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 Post subject: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:07 pm 
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ive put super low (50MM) in my NF fairlane but a slight problem when the car is loaded with people it just scrubs on bumps and going up drive ways etc it doesnt have this problem when its not loaded with everyone (1-3 people) but anymore than that and it scrubs a little ive talked to dad and he suggests either pump up shocks or rubber spacers for the rear (front doesnt have any issue) im just wondering on what yous recommend as i dont wanna waste money

 

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:17 pm 
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Just raise it up a little. Air shocks will only be any good when you pump them up.
The Falcon Superlows always sit too low in a lane as they are not the right spring rate for the extra weight.
I had proper Fairlane superlows in my NF and not a hint of scrubbing with 255/40 17 tyres 4 adults and a bootfull of luggage on a trip to Melbourne from Sydney.
They are available as I am wrecking the car out. PM me if your interested.
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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:24 pm 
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im running it on 16" low profile tyres im not sure on size and i cant be bothered to go look im on holidays atm i have the right to be lazy :D lol

 

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:41 pm 
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anyone else got any recommendations ? im looking into all aspects and possibilities

soz for double post

 

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:29 pm 
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The spacers that sit under the spring would be a good option surely?

Mines really low, you just have to take things on an angle.
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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:38 pm 
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mine is only 103MM from the ground when no one is in it

 

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:36 pm 
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What part?

I know the sill of mine is well under 100mm off the ground.

If it really bothers you, raise it!

Air shocks, spacers and different springs have all been suggested. These are your options, there is nothing else I can tell you.
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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:02 am 
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the lowest point is the muffler but if you wanna count the mudflaps they would be like 3cm from the ground

i know im just wondering what is the best long term solution ive googled spacers and apparently they wear out fast and apparently air shocks made the ride terrible i just wanted to see if you guys had thoughts as to whats the best solution

 

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:23 am 
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Best solution would be changing the springs. Easy to do if it's just the rears.
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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:33 am 
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Had the same probs with mine I ended up putting in XF lows. Sits really nicely now

 

 

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension To Low NF fairlane
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:08 am 
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That does look good, height is spot on.
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