 My front end is too low |
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| VaccaRabite |
 Oct 3 2009, 06:11 PM
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En Garde!  Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Not a common complaint, to be sure. But I think my front end is too low. There is actually a slight rake to the car. While it looks cool, its not very kind on bumps (bump steer) or driveways.
How high can I raise the front end before I have to have it re-aligned? 1/2 inch? A little more? Zach |
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| GeorgeRud |
Oct 3 2009, 06:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The front torsion bars provide quite a lot of adjustment just by turning the adjustment bolt at the rear end of the torsion bar. There are specs available if you want to get the ride height back to original specs. Most of these cars have been lowered over the years, and the rear springs have sagged and lowered the rear end without any help from us!
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 3 2009, 07:24 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Hi George,
I know how to raise it. I need to know how much I can raise it before it has to be re-aligned. Zach |
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| Spoke |
Oct 3 2009, 08:19 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,158 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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I'll venture a guess at almost nothing. As soon as you raise your front end the tie rods will start to level off and you will be toed out.
However, I think the toe is easy to adjust yourself using the method described on PP board. I use this method on my 914 and 911. Check the toe before you begin and check it afterwards. Make adjustments on both sides evenly to keep the steering wheel straight. |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 3 2009, 08:31 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,948 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Did you add the bump steer spacers when you lowered it? I don't know what bearing that will have just asking... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 3 2009, 08:55 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I never intentionally lowered it.
I'd like it to be at stock height. But, yeah. No bump steer kit installed. |
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| MoveQik |
Oct 4 2009, 01:28 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hey Zach...don't get me wrong as I was the guy that motioned for a 2nd on your car for COTM......but....really, the front is too low? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gayfight.gif)
I kid, I kid...a rough ride sucks. |
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