AWD front axle spacers? Or front diff spacer?

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Old May 26, 2022 | 09:48 PM
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AWD front axle spacers? Or front diff spacer?

I've seen axle spacers for the rear axles of Z/G cars, but does anyone know of a shop that makes them for the AWD front axles? Or possibly a spacer to drop the front diff?

I want to run an aggressive drop on my AWD coupe, but the angle of the front CV joints are giving me pause. I'm looking for ways to either replicate the effect of the axle spacers, or possibly drop the front diff 1/2" to 1".
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Old May 27, 2022 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by digital.aaron
I've seen axle spacers for the rear axles of Z/G cars, but does anyone know of a shop that makes them for the AWD front axles? Or possibly a spacer to drop the front diff?

I want to run an aggressive drop on my AWD coupe, but the angle of the front CV joints are giving me pause. I'm looking for ways to either replicate the effect of the axle spacers, or possibly drop the front diff 1/2" to 1".
The diff cannot be dropped because the driver's side shaft passes through the oil pan. Axle spacers are your only option.

On of the things you could do is buy yourself some washers that will equal about the same thickness as the spacers you want and install them to see your angle.
If satisfied with the angle get the spacers made. I think at most 1 inch is the thickest you can run without binding the axles, in the mean time playing with spacers will help just dont know how much it will for you.
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Old May 27, 2022 | 05:20 PM
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Oh, good idea on the washers to test the possible fitment. I think a combination of axle spacers and high misalignment tie rod ends might help the situation a bit.
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