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26-09-2010, 11:50 PM
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I just purchased new lowered springs (Eibach equivalent to superlows) and wanted to know who people would recommend to fit them in the Northern suburbs preferably.
Also, I've just read through a heap of threads on camber kits and am kinda confused. Which ones do people recommend (shims etc), are they even necessary? I have an AU3 live axle...cheers |
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27-09-2010, 12:45 AM
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Fixing Ford's **** ups
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Doing alignments for a living. The only way to know for sure whether you need a kit or not is once the car is lowered, see how much thread is left with the upper control arm mounting points and what the camber readings are, after the car is lowered. Personally I have seen standard height Falcons that you can't shim. I have also seen Falcons that have been dumped on their belly's that have plenty of thread left, after they have been shimmed, with the factory control arm mounts. So to cut to the chase. Post up a copy of a report, along with how a picture showing much thread is left, AFTER the car is lowered and then and only then you'll know for sure whether a kit is necessary or not. otherwise, you could be throwing money away, unnecessarily
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A wheel alignment fixes everything, when it comes to front end issues. This includes any little noises. Please read the manual carefully, as the these manufacturers spent millions of dollars making sure it is perfect.....Now why are there so many problems with my car, when I follow the instructions to the letter?....Answer, majority rules round here Lock me up and throw away the key because I'm a hoon....I got caught doing 59 in a 60 zone |
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27-09-2010, 06:07 AM
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Thanks svo supporter, I just needed somebody to wrap it all up for me because like you said I don't want to waste that money if it is not required. When I get the car lowered (hopefully sometime soon) I'll post a copy of the report and picture showing how much thread is left.
In addittion, do you have your own workshop or do you work from home if you don't mind me asking? If so, where are you located? Regards |
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27-09-2010, 07:49 AM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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The Northern Suburbs of bloody where? Why don't people put at least their state in their profile?
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27-09-2010, 01:28 PM
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No need to have a go mate, Melbourne
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27-09-2010, 04:30 PM
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Fulcrum Suspension - 20 Swanston Street Preston VIC 3072
These guys are decent bunch to work with. But Im not sure of the mob in Vic.
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"Everybody was KungFu fighting..." 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2024 Ford Everest Trend 1967 Ford XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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27-09-2010, 05:24 PM
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Thanks Shav, I've sent them an email. I'm not sure if they do services because on their website their branch in Melbourne says distribution centre but we'll see how it goes.
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27-09-2010, 06:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Centreline suspension in lipton drive thomastown, they do the lot, you wont be disapointed.
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27-09-2010, 06:39 PM
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Looks like someone can't read profiles. Check the OP's profile out then comment. FALCONXR68. Sorry I can't help you with the work side of it. I live in S.A. However, when the lowering job is done, please either post the report up, along with those pics, or PM me. I'll me more than glad to help you out.
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A wheel alignment fixes everything, when it comes to front end issues. This includes any little noises. Please read the manual carefully, as the these manufacturers spent millions of dollars making sure it is perfect.....Now why are there so many problems with my car, when I follow the instructions to the letter?....Answer, majority rules round here Lock me up and throw away the key because I'm a hoon....I got caught doing 59 in a 60 zone |
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27-09-2010, 07:10 PM
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philstoj - I live close to Thomastown so I will check it out, thanks
svo supporter - I initially didn't put my location in my profile but I took onboard Mr Hardware's comments. I will make sure I post up the report and pics when I get it done. Due to some other committments and priorities, it may not be done soon but you just never know (I've got the springs). blueoval - I got a reply from Fulcrum and their branch in melbourne is for wholesale, not service but the manager did offer to direct me to one of their dealers. |
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27-09-2010, 07:36 PM
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"Everybody was KungFu fighting..." 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2024 Ford Everest Trend 1967 Ford XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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27-09-2010, 11:14 PM
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Fixing Ford's **** ups
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Apologies to MR HARDWARE then
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A wheel alignment fixes everything, when it comes to front end issues. This includes any little noises. Please read the manual carefully, as the these manufacturers spent millions of dollars making sure it is perfect.....Now why are there so many problems with my car, when I follow the instructions to the letter?....Answer, majority rules round here Lock me up and throw away the key because I'm a hoon....I got caught doing 59 in a 60 zone |
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28-09-2010, 07:50 AM
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no worries mate
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Recommended suspension shop
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