Why won't this work?

Ok, i'm at the drawing board. Watch out.

Everyone says that combining lifts is bad for front end components, specifically using OME 885 coils with Bilstein 5100's set higher than ZERO. This makes sense, kind of.

Here's my setup:
- OME 885 coils, with top plate.
- 5100 shocks, set at ZERO.
- Do NOT have diff drop.
- TC UCA's - not on now, but will be in a week or two.

If I understand correctly, the diff drop lowers the CV angle to accommodate lift.

If the diff drop = 1 inch, and the .85 setting on the 5100's = slightly less than an inch..

Is it safe to say that I can add the diff drop, and raise the 5100's from 0 to .85 to achieve a little under 4" of lift and not have any problems with CV angles or anything else? Seems to me this would work, but I'm no mechanic.

Can I get some expert opinions on my drawing please?


((Chris ))



Thanks

 

The only thing that comes to mind is that you'll have a stiffer front end since youll be compressing the springs an inch, but other than that I dont see a problem

 

I took that into consideration also, i figured i'd do it and see how it rides.. (rough ride)

 

The TC uniballs are supposed to offer another inch of travel correct? so I really dont see the harm, another half in on the CV's wont make them explode

 

but the increased angle would change the direction that the pressure is applied....different weight distributions cause different forces depending on how the mass is applied....Isn't this correct?

 

when used with 885's, will lift more than .85 ?

 

true. Just saying the moment of the arm would be affected and thus caused a force shift throughout the entire part. Possibly causing stress elsewhere.

 

I believe its worth a try, cant really sit here and say much since ive never seen it done

 

Ok. I'm assuming it's not a good idea to double the diff drop length? then that becomes a weak point and a disaster waiting to happen...?