Ashwell Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ok so i have a question about doing a 2'' lift on my 1990 loyale. i was wondering how many miles it would take to destroy the cv axel? because ive been reading i need to drop the crossmember and extend the streering shaft but i dont want to compramise that 1''. i do drive it daily and i was wondering if anyone could give me some advice/info Thanks, ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The axles will wear faster if they do work at an increased angle for sure. I have some advices regarding how to keep the Geometry on the Front, If you do the 2" lift on an EA82, this might help: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/122276-the-bumble-beast/?do=findComment&comment=1093093 Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwell Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks for the reply i still have one question about how easy was putting the crossmember spacers in? And what did it require for tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djellum Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 the cross member drop is easy, its just nuts and bolts and a floor jack. the most problematic part is the 4wd lever, that will take a little more effort. I ran for about 12 months with no cross member drop, and chewed up about 4 pairs of used axles (they were good non clickers, but were used). the axles actually seemed to handle it well, but the boots didn't. even with the lower band loosened they would split and sling their grease, soon after to start making noise. at least one of them was a recent purchase from a parts store on my other sub, so it was only a few months old, but still went the same way. I would drop the cross member the full 2 inches if it were me. if its a wheeler then sure, but for daily keep everything the same. even with the full drop on the cross member there is a ton of clearance due to the independent suspension we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwell Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 ok thanks appreciate the response! im buying the lift from sjr do you know if it comes with spacer or do i have to make them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prwa101 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 https://m.facebook.com/ADNFAB/photos/pb.1458812977704910.-2207520000.1439923453./1463984153854459/?type=1&source=42 This what the full kit with the 1.5" subframe spacer should look like. The rear brackets are reinforced 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 you can drop the crossmember 1/2" with out doing anything else just some washers it will help alittle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwell Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 ok thanks appreciate the response! im buying the lift from sjr do you know if it comes with spacer or do i have to make them?. Comes with the 1" blocks ! They are 1" aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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