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do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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Default do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

if i get wider a-arms for my rap, can i keep the stock suspension with them until i get $ for aftermarket suspension? also, does +2 a-arms mean +2 inches on boths sides combined, or +2 on each side?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Default do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

Yes you can keep the stock suspension...and it means plus 2 on each side.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Default do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

You will want to stiffen the front shocks as the wider front end creates more leverage on the shocks. I am still running stock fronts on mine with extended a arms but it leaves a lot to be desired.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Default do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

exactly... it can be done... but the ride wont be very nice...
 
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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Default do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

adding on to his question, so if you got +2 a arms it would take a +4 axle to make it even on front and back?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:31 AM
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Default do u need new suspension when u get wider a-arms?

Yep, to keep the same relationship of width front and back.

Some aftermarket a arms have the shock mounts out further than the stock location. This requires you to purchase aftermarket shocks at the same time, but creates a better situation as the shock travel/wheel travel ratio is kept favorable.
 
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