Everything about lowering sleeves: An alternative in tuning?

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In the field of tuning, enthusiasts are constantly looking for methods to improve the appearance and performance of the car. Next to Lowering chassis and Lowering springs are also available for a few vehicles Lowering sleeves (reducing sleeves) an interesting option. But what exactly are lowering sleeves? Lowering sleeves are special Adapter, which are mounted between the chassis components, such as the shock absorber and its mount. Their main purpose is to lower without interfering with the structure or spring rate. The simplicity of use makes it so Lowering sleeves isolated to a solution moderate lowering. One advantage is theirs Flexibility and Reversibility. So can Lowering sleeves be removed again if necessary.

Lowering sleeves

However, installing lowering sleeves requires precise knowledge of the vehicle and the chassis. Experts therefore recommend that you obtain detailed information before carrying out the installation or have the installation carried out directly by a specialist. It is also important to note that Lowering sleeves Although they are a solution for optical adjustment, they are no “real” influence on the suspension properties or general driving behavior have. For a “real” improvement in driving dynamics or a clearly noticeable change in handling, more comprehensive modifications to the chassis are required.

Example: lowering sleeves for front lift

For owners of an athlete like that C8 Corvettewho want a lower center of gravity, especially when equipped with a front lift option Lowering sleeves for the front lift system a solution. The special sleeves allow the Vette to be raised to a height comparable to the Z51 vehicles without a front lift. Adjusting the height on the front axle, in combination with the factory-adjustable sleeves at the rear, makes it possible to achieve a uniform lowering. Often made from Aluminium, the sleeves enable a lowering of approx. 20 mm, whereby small intermediate rings can sometimes be used as an option to reduce the lowering. However, it should be noted that the assembly of the sleeves for the front lift costly is because the shock absorber has to be dismantled.

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