Finally lowered on Function/Forms but.....

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Old May 10, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Finally lowered on Function/Forms but.....

I am finally lowered on f/f coils and now have a vibration that shakes the entire car during acceleration. I have had my tires balanced, rotated, and aligned. I lowered it only 2 days ago so should I just give my car time to get used to the drop? Or could this be a more serious issue?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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I believe it has something to do with the axles, I cant remember exactly what my buddy told me when i had this same issue but i believe he said the axle itself was off balance
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks man, yeah I talked to a bud of mine and he said that it was most likely the angle of the axle from being lowered. All I need is the camber kit and it should even out the axles.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Its definitely the axles. The joints are worn.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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You think so? Cause I know I'm going to have to get adjustable ball joints/camber kit so that may help a little by evening out the axle. But how much do you think the joints will run me?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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If you can install them yourself, no more then $175 for both.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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How low are u..u only get that if your tuckin tire...mine does it...when I was dropped 1.7 inches it didn't do it..now that I'm 2.5inches slight vibration around 3rd gear then goes away...I have ingalls rear camber kit...still does it....
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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The bearings have probably been worn this entire time, but once he changed the angle it put more stress on them making the failure apparent.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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I appreciate it guys, I'm about 3" down in the front and two in the back and I plan to even the car out once I roll the rear fender. I'm planning on installing front and rear camber kits. If that doesn't help with the vibrations, I will then get new joints and probably replace the axles to make sure everything is straight.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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No wonder...lol
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