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  1. 25-03-2008, 09:15 PM #1
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    My VP Berlina has a live rear axle. Can I swap this to independent rear suspension?
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  2. 25-03-2008, 10:26 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by KiwiHoldenDriver View Post
    My VP Berlina has a live rear axle. Can I swap this to independent rear suspension?
    If you mean will it bolt straight in then, no, because they are completely different in the way they are fastened to the vehicle, different anchor points, different components etc. It wouldn't be impossible but would require major surgery.
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    I can't see why you'd want to. IRS cradle is 20kg heavier or thereabouts They don't handle all that flash either - all they give you is camber wear when you lower the arse!
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  4. 26-03-2008, 09:02 AM #4
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    i never had a problem at all with camber on my VQ when i lowered it on SL's
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    Camber is fine on my VP. I wouldn't bother changing it from live to axle though. The live axle setup was very good in the end.

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    Too much trouble for what is worth mate, dont bother.
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  7. 26-03-2008, 10:22 AM #7
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    I have IRS, I wouldn't own another live axle car as a daily ever again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Not_An_Abba_Fan View Post
    I have IRS, I wouldn't own another live axle car as a daily ever again.
    Unless it was a VN GRP A SS

    But I agree, IRS>Live. But I still woudnt bother converting live to IRS.
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  9. 26-03-2008, 09:58 PM #9
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    K. Thanks for the advice.

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  10. 27-03-2008, 10:06 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mack View Post
    Unless it was a VN GRP A SS

    But I agree, IRS>Live. But I still woudnt bother converting live to IRS.
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