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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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I'm considering either a 4 inch Aluminum powerhouse drivehsaft or the steel piece from the drivehsaft shop. Just wondering what the final word is on clearance issues with a 4inch shaft is. I see some sites claim the 4 inch shafts will have clearance issues if the car is lowered or if there are more than two people in the car. I don't plan on lowering, but don't want something that's going togive me problems if I have a car full of people. Any help or opinions on this will be welcome. Thanks

Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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I have the powerhouse shaft, and the rear of my car is lowered with Roush springs. I have no issues with clearance whatsoever.

Now then, I have not carried any passengers in my back seat since the swap, so I can't comment on that.
Old Dec 21, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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ORIGINAL: CrazyAl

I have the powerhouse shaft, and the rear of my car is lowered with Roush springs. I have no issues with clearance whatsoever.

Now then, I have not carried any passengers in my back seat since the swap, so I can't comment on that.
Well load that bad boy up and get back to us.

CrazyAl how low do the Roush springs drop the rear and did you only do the rear?

I currently run the Eibach Pro kit and have been thinking of gettng the PH Shaft but like the orignal poster if there are clearance issues then i cannot get it. I actually do load kids in the back of my car from time to time.

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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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I'm not crazyal but I have the Roush rear springs only.They lowered my car1 inch. I think it sits perfect now.
Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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I'm not crazyal but I have the Roush rear springs only.They lowered my car1 inch. I think it sits perfect now.
+1!!

I wanted a very mild drop becasue I think if the car gets too low it looks ricey, and also there are some horrible roads near where I live. The rear end drop helps the car sit level, and at the same time it doens't compromise ground clearance or screw with the front end alignment.
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