lowered rear axle advice?

1. Forbes_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 355 White mk2 vtr

   #1 13th October 2012, 10:18

   iv just had a new rear axle fitted and it need lowering but to prevent needing another axle whats the best way to protect them??
   
   would the stiffest shocks i can find bee a good bet?
   any advice on unrated shocks, money is no object but a price range would help
   
   thanks
2. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

   #2 13th October 2012, 18:31

   Not sure if stiffer shocks would protect it, your best bet is to fit some grease nipples so you can keep the stub bearings greased up. Thats why they failed in the first place.
3. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #3 13th October 2012, 19:22

   as above and replace the seals. if they perish then allow water in which rot the stub pins
4. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

   #4 13th October 2012, 19:29

   dont bother with nipples, they'll just fill the void between the seals, your best plan is to strip and re grease every few years, replacing the seals if they show any signs of wear.
5. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #5 13th October 2012, 20:15

   just lower it the correct way

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6. axbob L-plater Joined: Nov 2008 coalville Posts: 37 citroen ax focus estate

   #6 15th October 2012, 20:18

   anyone local fancy doing mine?