I did it, because I found on the forums more that it should be done, than it doesn't have to be done. It's really only about an extra 10 minutes work on each side, if the bolts come out easy enough.
Yes, Flipped with no ball joint spacer
Yes, Flipped and added a ball joint spacer
No, Aligned Just fine without
No, Have some alignment issues
Super VXer
I did it, because I found on the forums more that it should be done, than it doesn't have to be done. It's really only about an extra 10 minutes work on each side, if the bolts come out easy enough.
Super VXer
I am to the understanding that if you lift over 2", it is recommended simply to allow for lower arm drop for climbing and to allow for a more grounded camber when aligning. It also sounds like it doesn't affect wear on boots one way or the other though. Unsure about that bit.
On the flip-side, it really isn't necessary if you only decide to crank your torsion up less than the height mentioned above. I researched this on the forums again recently as well since I am considering cranking up about 1" in the front to remedy some sag and getting some tighter, more solid shocks (ya, I LOVE a hard ride). This is the conclusion I came upon from the information available, whether right or wrong, so don't take my word for it, heh.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
Super VXer
Well hopefully after more people respond to this thread it'll be a one stop shop for all your ball joint needsI'll flip mine, if for no other reason than, It can't hurt TOO flip them, but it may hurt if you don't.
Super VXer
A how to link:
http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles...p/Spacer_Howto
I think most would recommend it if you lift +2" and crank the torsion bars.
It will only improve things i think, I'm not sure of any downsides.
It does relieve some of the camber put into the tires by lifting the front end (flipping the ball joints sort of "kicks out" the bottom of the front tires outwards)
If you have wider tires and non-stock rims that stick out, I can see the effects being more noticeable; and tire wear and alignment more of an issue.
My $0.02.
Super VXer
Yah...what Kenny said...Originally Posted by Kenny
A how to link:
http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles...p/Spacer_Howto
I think most would recommend it if you lift +2" and crank the torsion bars.
It will only improve things i think, I'm not sure of any downsides.
It does relieve some of the camber put into the tires by lifting the front end (flipping the ball joints sort of "kicks out" the bottom of the front tires outwards)
If you have wider tires and non-stock rims that stick out, I can see the effects being more noticeable; and tire wear and alignment more of an issue.
My $0.02.
My thoughts were, if I don't flip them & it can't be brought within spec, then I'll have to go through about 1/3 of the steps I just completed & have another trip to the alignment shop.
IMO, it takes a bit more time, tools & effort (a small-medium two jaw bearing/ball joint puller from NAPA helps a LOT), but in the end, worth it to me for not having the possibility of repeating work, & two trips to the alignment shop.
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