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IS250 AWD Driving way too low!

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Old 10-07-16, 12:52 PM
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Default IS250 AWD Driving way too low!
Do yall think imma mess anything up being awd and driving like this daily? i need opinions cause ive been riding like this for 2 months.

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Old 10-07-16, 01:16 PM
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Well, slamming AWD is never a good idea to begin with but what are the specs on the wheels and tires?
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Old 10-07-16, 05:36 PM
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From the forums I've read that with AWD, having a fender to ground of less than 24.5" increases your chances of tearing a CV boot.
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i usded to have a 250 AWD slammed!! I was tearing my cv boot constantly. def raised it up a bit.
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Originally Posted by soleeasii
i usded to have a 250 AWD slammed!! I was tearing my cv boot constantly. def raised it up a bit.
All my friends that lowered on AWD Lexus IS has problem either the CV boots toned or Gearing jerk/shake, they couldn't explain why.
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