Raised spindles, How to properly do it? Options

[914_1.8t]

I want to go this route, but need to know who sells them? I've been unable to find it on the net. (for a SC front suspension)

Also, how difficult is it to do on your own and how exactly is it done? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
Does any one have any detailed pics of a raised spindle shock/strut?

[Chuck Moreland]

Here is the poop:

Bilstein spindles can be raised. Use a 3/4 end mill to cut the stock weld, it's just a round button type weld.

Raise the spindle to desired height and re-weld. Max that you can raise with 15 inch rims is 19mm, and even that will likely require grinding of the control arm and ball joint ring to clearance and/or wheel spacers.

While you're at it, weld on some re-inforcements to the spindle ala RSR struts.

Boge struts should not be raised. The strut diameter increases just above the spindle collar preventing it from sliding up. Some people have machined the spindle collar to increase it's diameter such that it can slide up, but this weakens the collar - not advised.

Not only does raising spindles not fix bump steer issues, it actually makes it worse. So if you rasie spindles plan on addressing the bump steer in some fashion.