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Loren · 11-20-2009, 03:37 PM

I'm gonna bet the primary effect in play here is the "toe curve" of the rear suspension. It's designed to be slightly toed in at the factory ride height, and as the suspension compresses in a turn, it toes in a little more for stability. This effect is all built into the rear axle assembly and the angles at which it rotates. So, by changing to the upper holes on a lowered car, you're effectively putting things back into the alignment they were designed for.

To verify this, someone should carefully measure their rear toe before and after making this change. If I'm right, you should see less static toe out after than before.

11-20-2009, 03:37 PM	#11
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	I'm gonna bet the primary effect in play here is the "toe curve" of the rear suspension. It's designed to be slightly toed in at the factory ride height, and as the suspension compresses in a turn, it toes in a little more for stability. This effect is all built into the rear axle assembly and the angles at which it rotates. So, by changing to the upper holes on a lowered car, you're effectively putting things back into the alignment they were designed for. To verify this, someone should carefully measure their rear toe before and after making this change. If I'm right, you should see less static toe out after than before. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

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