Raised spindles, How to properly do it? |
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Raised spindles, How to properly do it? |
914_1.8t |
Nov 10 2004, 12:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 3-June 04 From: East Bay Member No.: 2,149 |
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? |
ChrisFoley |
Nov 11 2004, 06:00 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
It's easy enough to prevent the shocks from being damaged by bottoming out. All you need is some slotted plastic washers on the shock shaft (available from racing parts stores like Truechoice). That will stop the shock from bottoming internally. You would still have the problem of loss of control when the suspension reaches the limit of travel though.
If I were you I would go ahead and have the spindles raised, somewhere between 19-25 mm. I seriously doubt you will ever notice the evils that Brett described from lowering the car. From your picture it looks like the car is/was being painted. The rear wheels/tires you plan on installing will require about a 2" flare, but it doesn't look like you have any flares. |
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