trossnova

how much can you lower a 4x4 at the front?

kosienutter

I wouldn't go any lower than 30mm. Mine is lowered 25mm and my cv joints are coping but any lower and I would say they will struggle

dazzle740

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As said above any lower and you'll start destroying driveshafts which is what leads some people to fit XR4x4 front shafts as they are sligthly longer plus check the condition of your engine mounts if these are worn it will allow the engine to rock putting even more strain on the shafts.
Alot of people on here recomend ahmed bahjoo springs with koni shocks.

kosienutter

Yep. Konis up front are good. Defo on the engine mounts as I got through 6 cv joints and 3 drive shafts in 2 years (not ragging it either) till I realised the engine mounts were shot.

trossnova

im gonna go coilovers, with new engine mounts and xr4x4 shafts

dazzle740

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I would personnally go the koni's and bajhoo springs route, cheaper than coilovers perfect ride quality for road use not harsh like coilovers (unless you are doing track days) and the ride height is spot on too

trossnova

its for my nova cosworth project useing a sierra floor

kosienutter

If I am right in saying you can have it as low as you want then depending on how low/high u mount the engine if its going in a nova sort of conversion.

Paul_RS

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Yup, its about having the driveshafts at a good angle.

bigad4x4

Wouldnt go any lower than this buddy not if plan to do lots of miles anyway mine eats about 2 gaitors every six months, xr4x4 shafts are a good idea as paul said better to have them at a good angle

trossnova

how much is that lowered by?

bigad4x4

Have to double check buddy but iirc its 35mm on koni top adjustables

Glenn_

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Love the brakes on that saff.