lowering car, does it decrease towing capacity

[astraaa]

hi guys i am wanting a vu ute s series, but want to make it look good like 18" wheels lowered, but wanan be able to tow a car around etc the towing is 1600kg factory but does lowering it decrease the towing capacity,

???


thankz guys

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

No, it won't, but be mindful of the fact that the suspension has less travel. Even though the springs are low, they still have the same capacity.

[Gus The Snail]

are those utes IRS rear ends? if so , its gunna wear your tyres a lot more , due to more stress on them ( inside edge )

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Yes, the VU is IRS. It will pay to get a 4 way adjustable kit on the rear.

[astraaa]

how much will a 4 way link cost,

but thanks for telling me i can still tow the same weight just that it will be harder since it lowered, but better handling and looks, the vu's look good with a lower back and 18's rims

i just want a good lowered setupo maybe just springs as long as its hard, and grips good, somehting good budget im not to fussed about tyres, will just buy nakangs and get new ones lol,

guess irs puts more stress since the load is pushed onto the wheels more as aposed to leaf hey,

cheers guys,

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

I do a SuperPro 4 way kit, $165 plus shipping. If you can fit them yourself you will save around $100.

It's not that the load changes, its the setup of the rear suspension. A leaf system has a rigid axle so it's angles don't change. With IRS the wheels swing through an arc as the body moves up and down, this puts excessive negative camber on the rear wheels.