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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Advice on rear springs and ride height

Posted by: computers4kids Feb 18 2008, 11:04 AM

The 75 914 that I'm working on had a sagging rear end before I pulled the engine and started restoring the car.

My goal is to restore it to stock height. Currently, it has stock boge (sp) shocks and linear springs with green markings...should be stock from what I have read...65 lbs?

I also have a set of KYB adjustable gas shocks and linears springs with green on them that came with a parts lot I picked-up last year that appear to be in good shape, but who knows.

Since springs control the height, I presume the stock springs that came off the 75 are shot.

If I purchase a set of springs, it seems I see a lot of "100" pound springs being sold as the ticket for stock. But...I have also read this will raise the rear higher than stock, which is what I don't want...I want level. I am not an ax-er.

What spring should I use? Where is a good source? I want to choose the correct application and be done with it. The tub is still bare (no engine or exhaust) so can't just experiment.
Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: jesiv Feb 18 2008, 11:59 AM

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Same year and asking the same questions.. Also, does the 1.8 and 2.0 have the same springs?

James

Posted by: Borderline Feb 18 2008, 12:40 PM

I think the 100# springs are designed for the "correct" ride ht. I have a set of original springs that came off my car that I believe are in good shape. You can have them for the cost of shipping (assuming I can find them). I believe the springs are the same for 1.7,1.8,2.0.

Posted by: computers4kids Feb 19 2008, 08:58 AM

If you have 100s in the back...do you sit level?