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Old 02-18-16, 10:09 AM
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Default Had an AWD is250 now want RWD have some ?'s

I use to have a 06 is250 AWD. But read some many problems about cbc boots wobble vibrations etc. That it steered me away from lowering it. I'm now in the market for a RWD. But have some questions.. Will the cv boots go as fast if I'm 24-22" of the ground? Will the car wobble or vibrate? Any insight would be awesome thank you!
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RWD shouldn't vibrate w/ a drop. I believe the vibration is related to front differential/axle on AWD systems.

The more you drop the car, the more it stretches so it will surely put stress boots on a long term basis depending on the amount of inches lol

You could have also installed F-SPORT springs on your AWD, lots of owners confirmed they weren't feeling any vibs, but it won't lower your car that much.
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Originally Posted by Eduskator
RWD shouldn't vibrate w/ a drop. I believe the vibration is related to front differential/axle on AWD systems.

The more you drop the car, the more it stretches so it will surely put stress boots on a long term basis depending on the amount of inches lol

You could have also installed F-SPORT springs on your AWD, lots of owners confirmed they weren't feeling any vibs, but it won't lower your car that much.
Ahh I see, cool man I appreciate the feedback!
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I think the wobble was only an issue on the front end drive train, and not the rear end.
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