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> Bilstein shocks & Weltmeister springs, Installation Question
chris914
post Sep 11 2004, 01:34 AM
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I'm installing a set of rear Bilstein shocks and a set of Weltmeister 140lb springs in my car.

The Weltmeister springs are shorter then the stock springs. So the spring moves all around between the top and bottom spring holder. I haven't put the car down on the ground yet but I'm assuming it will set properly when I do.

My question is do I need to worry about everything seating properly? Will the spring seat correctly in the top and bottom spring holder every time I raise and lower the car?

Thanks Chris.

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post Sep 12 2004, 06:50 PM
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You shouldn't have to tie up the springs with 140lb springs.
I only had to do this with 180lb springs.
The bilstein rears have an adjustable perch.
Just the move circlip up below the plate until the slop is gone.
I'm running bilsteins with weltmeister 140lbs springs and I don't have this problem.
I only had to tie up the hats with 180lb springs because they are shorter.

I'm also using the stock hats with the stock rubber piece on the top.

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