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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Hey everybody! Ive got a 2002 Isuzu Axiom Im planning to buy some Axis wheels for next month... Here goes pics of my car, the Wheels (22" Axis Titans), and a photochop so you get the idea of how they might look.

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SO, I tried to research but found Nothing on the subject of dropping my Ride at a "Very Reasonable Price" ...
Apparently I think My SUV is equipped with some sort of airbag suspension ? ...
I dont think its a simple spring kit, and I dont think coilovers are made for my Axiom...


If anybody has any idea how I can manage an affordable drop please drop a line and/or feel free to comment on this.

Thanks!

***Oh, and just so ya know, All im gonna want is to eliminate Fender Gap or keep it at bare minimum.

 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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You do know that izuzu pulled out of the American market right? Good luck finding parts in the future.
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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Well luckily I havent had any problems with the Axiom... and Im pretty sure it has the same motor as the Isuzu Rodeo...

wasnt the Rodeo closely paired withthe Honda Passport?
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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I know the pick ups are rebagded GMS, but the engine is izuzus own. So I would assume that motor is an izuzu. Unless that car was under 10K I would be really worried owning it.
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Unfortunately, under the Axiom's cutting-edge body was the largely unchanged Rodeo chassis, which was judged to be crude by critics.
I say Rodeo suspension parts should fit if you can find them.
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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I wouldn't expect that lowering a SUV would be any different than on a car ..... as long as you are looking to do less than 3". Springs, dampers and camber correction ..... and an alignment should be all that you need.
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Unfortunately, under the Axiom's cutting-edge body was the largely unchanged Rodeo chassis, which was judged to be crude by critics.
I say Rodeo suspension parts should fit if you can find them.
Thats a good Find! ... i wonder what year Rodeo (probably the latest they had)

... as far as springs & shocks/struts ... I THINK the axiom runs on some sort of weird airbag/strut suspension... from in the car you can switch suspension setting from a plush comfort ride to a stiffer sport-mode... ?
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Thats basically just dampers with EDFC control on them... you would have to physically look to see if there are bags around the shocks or springs.

2nd gen (1998-2004) Rodeo parts should be interchangeable and possibly some Isuzu Amigo/Rodeo Sport parts as well, and both are very similar to the Honda Passport, so you may be in some luck finding the right parts.
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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No luck ... Not even on forums...
oh well
 
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