 Remind me how to adjust rear Bilsteins, I did it once but can't remember how! |
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| Porsche Rescue |
 May 14 2009, 06:05 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches  Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None  |
My rear shocks have the adjustable spring perch notches. They are now set at about the mid point. I think there are 6 notches for the snap ring. I want to lower the rear a bit. As I recall it was an easy process, but can't remember how to take the load off so the ring/perch can be moved.
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| geniusanthony |
May 14 2009, 07:14 PM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I just installed Konis today and if Bilsteins are at all similar, with upgraded springs being shorter than stock by several inches.. jack up the car and remove the lower bolt at trailing arm to extend shock all the way out.. otherwise a strap could cinch the spring on itself a small amount safely. The last thing still would warrant caution though. good luck
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| jt914-6 |
May 14 2009, 09:04 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
Jack the rear up until the rear wheels come off the ground by a couple of inches. If you don't have stock springs, which I would guess by you having adjustable perches, the spring should be loose. There is an allen set screw on the spring perch. Loosen it and hold the threaded part while turning the perch. Lower it as far as you need and tighten the set screw. Adjust them the same length.
OR, you could lower the snap ring on the shock some. That would be the easiest thing to do if it didn't lower the rear more than you want. |
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