New rear shocks, Car sits higher-normal? |
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New rear shocks, Car sits higher-normal? |
EJP914 |
Aug 7 2022, 03:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
Just installed new Bilstein shocks and 100lb springs (914 Rubber) on rear of my car. The rear of the car seems to sit higher than before. I have just about a 5" space from the top of the wheel rim to the fender opening measuring vertically. Car rides on 175/70-15 tires. Don't remember this gap being that large before with the old shocks/springs, but they were the originals from 1973.
Does this 5" space sound normal and will it gradually decrease over time? Thanks for the thoughts. EJP914 |
porschetub |
Aug 7 2022, 04:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,708 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Just installed new Bilstein shocks and 100lb springs (914 Rubber) on rear of my car. The rear of the car seems to sit higher than before. I have just about a 5" space from the top of the wheel rim to the fender opening measuring vertically. Car rides on 175/70-15 tires. Don't remember this gap being that large before with the old shocks/springs, but they were the originals from 1973. Does this 5" space sound normal and will it gradually decrease over time? Thanks for the thoughts. EJP914 Have you driven the car for a reasonable time ? they will settle a bit,if not just reset the perch retainer clip downwards and that will do it. I have the same setup and did this to lower the rear after dropping the front down. |
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