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| xsJerry |
 Jan 25 2012, 12:31 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 26-November 11 From: Arcata, CA Member No.: 13,822 Region Association: Northern California  |
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. Thanks Attached image(s) 
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| Andyrew |
Jan 26 2012, 08:40 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Those are some tall tires...
I agree with the body suspension point check. Do a visual to see how many shims about are on each side as well for the trailing arm lower mount. |
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| 914itis |
Jan 27 2012, 12:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jan 26 2012, 09:40 PM)  Those are some tall tires... I agree with the body suspension point check. Do a visual to see how many shims about are on each side as well for the trailing arm lower mount. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) My friend,s 914 was sagging just like yours. Changed the shocks and springs, made very litle difference. After a few weeks it gave up completely on the freeway while we were going to a show, Grand prize: broken suspension ear. |
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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 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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