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Old 08-14-17, 04:16 PM
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Default Suspension interchangable?

Rookie question, is the 2014-2015 3is AWD/RWD suspension/exhaust interchangeable? I can barley find parts for my AWD on the classified forums
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The back is interchangeable.
The front is not. The front Shocks are different design between the RWD and AWD versions.
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Good to know. Thank you
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Originally Posted by specONE
The back is interchangeable.
The front is not. The front Shocks are different design between the RWD and AWD versions.
Jumping in here. Could you elaborate on this, or point me to a thread that goes into this? I'm trying to understand how my AWD suspension set up is and in addition to that what exactly the selector switch does in changing the damping ratios for the AVS.
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Originally Posted by Khatton
Jumping in here. Could you elaborate on this, or point me to a thread that goes into this? I'm trying to understand how my AWD suspension set up is and in addition to that what exactly the selector switch does in changing the damping ratios for the AVS.
For AWD suspension, the front lower suspension mounting point is different because a Axle has to pass through it to be inserted into the hub to drive those two wheels. Where a RWD front suspension setup do not have to worry about a front axle.
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Originally Posted by specONE
For AWD suspension, the front lower suspension mounting point is different because a Axle has to pass through it to be inserted into the hub to drive those two wheels. Where a RWD front suspension setup do not have to worry about a front axle.

Ah ok, makes sense.
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To add to this, thou the suspension components physically will fit on the rear, spring rates are different between RWD and AWD, and can affect ride height/comfort/handling.

Exhaust:
mid pipe is different, mufflers are the same, unsure on headers
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