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Subject:Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
From:Steven X. Schwenk
Date:Thu, 18 Jun 1998 18:49:18 -0700

If the cv's are designed to function at any angle within the range of the travel of the
suspension, how would the 1" spacer have any significant effect on the cvs.  The spacer does
not increase the axle angle beyond what was envisioned within the range of normal suspension
travel.  Heck, it's no different that using an air shock and increasing the air pressure to
raise the vehicle height a little, but still within stock dimensions.
Per Lindgren wrote:

> By the way, I forgot to mention something.
> Raising the car with donuts produces a much sharper angle on the CVs than the 16" wheels
> would do. This would wear out the joints quicker. On the other hand, that would possibly the
> heavy wheels do too.
>
> Per