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> bilstein shock questions, my V8 is sagging
xsJerry
post Jan 25 2012, 12:31 PM
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my recently purchased '75 5.7 is sagging in the rear, and I'm hoping someone can help me out. The clips are set to highest setting and it's still low, and when I jounce the rear end, there's no movement. here's my questions:
1. what do I have now, the coil diameter is roughly 3.625 (92 mm) X .47 (12 mm).
2. Renegade recommends 200# springs but only sells the coil over kit $350 or so. Where can I get springs for this shock? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Any advice would be much appreciated.

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post Jan 25 2012, 11:47 PM
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more pics would help
Most 914s look low in back, that is normal
V8s are heavy, so yeah, yours could be suffering, but it could be "something else"
The coil-over conversion opens up a world of new options, which is why I pulled the trigger and got one. A set of springs is included in the cost (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I am using 175# springs, stock TIV, newish Koni yellow shocks, 205/50 tires, but have needle bearing suspension pivot bushings so the 175# is not "as stiff" as if used with bushings that experience more friction
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post Jan 26 2012, 11:59 AM
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more pics would help
Most 914s look low in back, that is normal
V8s are heavy, so yeah, yours could be suffering, but it could be "something else"
The coil-over conversion opens up a world of new options, which is why I pulled the trigger and got one. A set of springs is included in the cost (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I am using 175# springs, stock TIV, newish Koni yellow shocks, 205/50 tires, but have needle bearing suspension pivot bushings so the 175# is not "as stiff" as if used with bushings that experience more friction


here's some profile pics. I measured it at the donuts, and found about 3/8" lower in the rear (probably about 1/2" for the length of the car). It does give an impression of pointing upward as you are driving.


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post Jan 26 2012, 12:03 PM
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it's also about 1/4" lower on the right side rear than the left. you can kind of see this in the photos (looks lower in the rear when looking at the passenger side)
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xsJerry   bilstein shock questions   Jan 25 2012, 12:31 PM
Andyrew   Show some pictures of the "sagging" rear...   Jan 25 2012, 12:47 PM
jmmotorsports   Pelican Parts, Performance Products. AutoAtlanta, ...   Jan 25 2012, 12:48 PM
xsJerry   Pelican Parts, Performance Products. AutoAtlanta,...   Jan 25 2012, 02:12 PM
bulitt   Automotion also carries 200lb springs.   Jan 25 2012, 02:14 PM
jmmotorsports   Automotion also carries 200lb springs. 180...   Jan 25 2012, 02:53 PM
sean_v8_914   suspension is a system. Proper handling is a safet...   Jan 25 2012, 10:48 PM
xsJerry   suspension is a system. Proper handling is a safe...   Jan 25 2012, 11:45 PM
sean_v8_914   have those springs been cut? I think stacking weig...   Jan 25 2012, 10:51 PM
ChrisNPDrider   more pics would help Most 914s look low in back, t...   Jan 25 2012, 11:47 PM
xsJerry   more pics would help Most 914s look low in back, ...   Jan 26 2012, 11:59 AM
xsJerry   it's also about 1/4" lower on the right s...   Jan 26 2012, 12:03 PM
Rand   it's also about 1/4" lower on the right ...   Jan 26 2012, 12:08 PM
SirAndy   it's also about 1/4" lower on the right s...   Jan 26 2012, 01:11 PM
dlo914   If ya eventually don't like the bilsteins, how...   Jan 26 2012, 01:29 AM
Eric_Shea   :agree: lower the front. :D I like the tires tho...   Jan 26 2012, 12:31 PM
Andyrew   Those are some tall tires... I agree with the bo...   Jan 26 2012, 08:40 PM
ppetion   Those are some tall tires... I agree with the b...   Jan 27 2012, 12:25 AM
computers4kids   Those are some tall tires... I agree with the ...   Jan 27 2012, 09:18 AM
xsJerry   Thanks all. I havn't seen any rust at all on t...   Jan 27 2012, 01:06 PM
nsr-jamie   Its easy to lower the front end. Also you may want...   Jan 26 2012, 09:45 PM
sean_v8_914   rt rear is low and has more neg camber. everyone e...   Jan 26 2012, 09:57 PM
Rand   Lowering the front is super quick and easy by just...   Jan 27 2012, 01:20 PM
KELTY360   Lowering the front is super quick and easy by jus...   Jan 28 2012, 12:40 AM
Rand   Here's a thread with bad suspension console ea...   Jan 27 2012, 01:22 PM


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