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| jgiroux67 |
 Aug 12 2004, 12:48 PM
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Guitar Shredder  Group: Members Posts: 593 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Turlock, CA Member No.: 2,157  |
Im getting a '76 911 front suspension set up and have heard that a good way to lower the car is to raise the spindle height. Is this a good idea? What would be the best way to do this?
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| JWest |
Aug 12 2004, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None 
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If they are original Bilsteins then it is (relatively) straight forward.
If not, then it is beyond the capability of most DIYers. Racer Chris can do it for you: Tangerine Racing |
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| Andyrew |
Aug 12 2004, 01:16 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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I'd have someone else do it...
I bought mine pre done, so I cant tell you anything about that.. |
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| andys |
Aug 12 2004, 01:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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I have '89 Carrera Boge struts. Just above the spindle, the strut tube transitions to a larger diameter. It doesn't appear that this raising mod is posssible on these; am I right?
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| JWest |
Aug 12 2004, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(andys @ Aug 12 2004, 02:17 PM) I have '89 Carrera Boge struts. Just above the spindle, the strut tube transitions to a larger diameter. It doesn't appear that this raising mod is posssible on these; am I right? Andy Correct. They can be raised by sectioning the tube at the top and bottom, but not the conventional way. |
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| jgiroux67 |
Aug 12 2004, 02:10 PM
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Guitar Shredder Group: Members Posts: 593 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Turlock, CA Member No.: 2,157 |
They are boge struts. So would taking it to a local porsche mechanic be the best way? Is there a better way to lower the front of the car?
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| bernbomb914 |
Aug 12 2004, 02:53 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36  |
There is a pair on ebay with 3 hrs left @ $153.00 are they considered a good job? they are power coated also
Bernie |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 12 2004, 02:55 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jgiroux67 @ Aug 12 2004, 04:10 PM) They are boge struts. So would taking it to a local porsche mechanic be the best way? Is there a better way to lower the front of the car? A Porsche mechanic won't be able to modify the struts. You can just turn the height adjustment screws to lower the car. You will also need to install steering rack spacers and realign the front end. If you are trying to lower the car a lot then the spindle modification is worthwhile. |
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| brant |
Aug 12 2004, 03:04 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,623 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Its hard to define "better"...
The spindle change is not really necessary for street ride height.. and not incorporated even for most racecars due to the cost and due to most racing rules prohibiting this on stock type classifications... So if you just want to lower your street car then yes there is a better way. The 911 suspension is theoretically just like your 914 suspension... Turn the adjustment screw on the torsion bars and the car will raise/lower. If you run out of range, then re-index your torsion bar and it will raise/lower for another full range. When your all done get it aligned as any change in ride height will throw off your alignment significantly. brant |
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