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| computers4kids |
 Jan 27 2012, 09:18 AM
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QUOTE(ppetion @ Jan 26 2012, 10:25 PM)  QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jan 26 2012, 09:40 PM) Those are some tall tires... I agree with the body suspension point check. Do a visual to see how many shims about are on each side as well for the trailing arm lower mount. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) My friend,s 914 was sagging just like yours. Changed the shocks and springs, made very litle difference. After a few weeks it gave up completely on the freeway while we were going to a show, Grand prize: broken suspension ear. Good point, I've seen that happen as well, but generally will sag more on one side. I would just lower the front...those are pretty high profile tires on your car. |
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| xsJerry |
Jan 27 2012, 01:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 26-November 11 From: Arcata, CA Member No.: 13,822 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks all. I havn't seen any rust at all on this car, but I will look for cracks. I'm not sure what a suspension ear is. I just got a manual in the mail (haven't had a chance to look at it yet), but maybe that will shed some light.
It does apear that I already have heavy springs on there. I like the idea of lowering the front, but not sure how to do it (I bet there's an article somewhere around here that addresses it. I'm also not sure if I have the tire clearance. These things are tall (Michelin pilot exalto 205/65/15). they are practically new, and I'm too cheep the replace perfectly good tires, so the low profiles will have to waight. |
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| Rand |
Jan 27 2012, 01:20 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,415 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Lowering the front is super quick and easy by just turning the bolt at the torsion bars. If you look at it you'll see how it works. I'm betting you'll be able to lower at least some without tire clearance problems.
Damage at the suspension ear is pretty common, so definitely check it out. The "ear" is at the inner (engine) side of the console where the trailing arm pivots. |
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| Rand |
Jan 27 2012, 01:22 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,415 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Here's a thread with bad suspension console ear examples:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=57167 Lots more examples findable with the search function. |
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| KELTY360 |
Jan 28 2012, 12:40 AM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jan 27 2012, 11:20 AM) Lowering the front is super quick and easy by just turning the bolt at the torsion bars. If you look at it you'll see how it works. I'm betting you'll be able to lower at least some without tire clearance problems. Damage at the suspension ear is pretty common, so definitely check it out. The "ear" is at the inner (engine) side of the console where the trailing arm pivots. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) After lowering you need to get an alignment done, otherwise you'll prematurely chew up those front tires. Ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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