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Old 03-11-2011, 12:31 PM
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Do Lowering Links bear any kind of load

I ask because most of these just look like those adjustable chain links you find at a hardware store for $ 5. If its just an arm that senses position, seems I could make it; instead of pay $ 200 - $350 for a set.
I realize the ends may be custom, but that can't be a huge deal, IF there's no load...
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 10:45 AM
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I'd think someone would know this answer ?
 
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for the air ride suspension i assume?

the links just snap on and hold barely any load (just enough to move the sensing end where it's located height wise.

make them "taller" and the car thinks it is high and lowers the car, so if you make em 1" taller then all the modes will be 1" lower..

i dont know what you mean by chain links, it needs to be fixed.. i would assume if you got the right end pieces you could take a threaded rod and some locking nuts and so forth and make your own piece with the help of loctite that would keep it fixed.

but considering the ones you buy have the ends and so forth, just buy them and when your done u can sell em for 50$ less than you paid and not have any hassle/problems.
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 07:04 PM
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Thanks for the info. Yeah, didn't mean chain-links, but couldnt' think of those adjusters that go within chains or cables. Was also curious which way raised or lowered the car; now I know.
 
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The lowering links actually do not work on a direct 1 for 1 ratio on controlling ride height. I cant remember exactly, as I have not used them in a while .... but somethin like .3 inch longer gets you 3/4 inch in ride height difference. There is some sort of ratio or algo worked into how the computer reads the length of the link ... but it is not 1 for 1. Just fyi if anyone is setting them up.
Also, there is no real load on the link ... just enough to move the sensor arm ... which is very minimal.
 

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This is good info! I have been thinking about getting these links for a while. I did not realize that it worked that way. Thanks for the info, I now am on the right path..
 
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