Springs, Shocks and Pegs, (well perhaps no Pegs) Options

[ctc911ctc]

OK,

I am a bit envious. Seems that many of you have figured out how to purchase springs and shocks for the rear of the 914.

I have found myself going to different web sites being completely confused and as a result looking at all of you with envy.



Shocks, Pegs......Lucky!


The 914 rubber guys have 150lb springs, no shocks. Various sites have Bilstein's and then a few have an 'adjustable' gas shock called KYB. I found some 'racing' sites with 500lbs springs and then many options - mostly indecipherable.

I need some couch time, here is what I am looking for.

I have a mostly original '74 2.0 with a blown rear shock - that blown shock is original, which I am sure comes as no shock. The car seems to be a couple of inches lower than stock, I would like to have it ride a bit higher

Other than that, original safe performance is all that I am seeking -

What would you recommend?

Spring LBS capability?
Vendor?
Approximate costs for estimates?


Thank you!

[Olympic 914]

I went with the setup from Ground Control.

https://groundcontrolstore.com/collections/...=19739474395232

Was looking for a good street ride, Not too stiff. So I ordered the 125# springs. Previously was running 914/6 rear springs with KYB shocks. I think they were 100# springs. (Two yellow dots)

This setup handles great using the stock front torsion bars. and Bilstein front shocks. But I have not had it on the track.

Eventually I may get Konis for the front also, but for now it works just fine.

You can see a picture in my build thread at the bottom of my Sig, post #116