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> lowering my 914, some wheel work
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post Feb 19 2013, 01:08 PM
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You are generally constrained to buying a rear shock that has adjustable perches unless you want to mess with spring length and k factor.

Get the adjustable perch shocks, it is worth it.
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post Feb 19 2013, 01:18 PM
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QUOTE(Cupomeat @ Feb 19 2013, 11:08 AM) *

You are generally constrained to buying a rear shock that has adjustable perches unless you want to mess with spring length and k factor.

Get the adjustable perch shocks, it is worth it.



+1 And very easy to adjust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Also, I know it was said, but you will need to adjust your toe-in on the front suspension once you lower it.

Plan for that as a step or you'll have mediocre handling and chew through tires quickly.
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post Feb 21 2013, 09:00 PM
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You can buy some Bump Steer spacers also. This will allow you to lower the front by maybe 1/2" to 3/4" depending on how your front is now. You can find them on-line at Weltmeister I think.

There was a great write-up ona website that is no longer maintained.

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post Feb 21 2013, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(falconfp2001 @ Feb 21 2013, 07:00 PM) *

You can buy some Bump Steer spacers also. This will allow you to lower the front by maybe 1/2" to 3/4" depending on how your front is now. You can find them on-line at Weltmeister I think.

There was a great write-up ona website that is no longer maintained.

Frank


cool thx.
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post Feb 21 2013, 10:17 PM
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Here's the tech article on 'How to install the bump-steer kit' Click here ...

Labor cost to install it is about the same as two cases of Starbucks Mocha-flavored Frapuccinos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

... and the kit is relatively cheap, available from Pelican: Click here

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post Feb 22 2013, 03:01 AM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 21 2013, 08:17 PM) *

Here's the tech article on 'How to install the bump-steer kit' Click here ...

Labor cost to install it is about the same as two cases of Starbucks Mocha-flavored Frapuccinos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

... and the kit is relatively cheap, available from Pelican: Click here

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Copy that.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 26 2013, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 21 2013, 08:17 PM) *

Here's the tech article on 'How to install the bump-steer kit' Click here ...

Labor cost to install it is about the same as two cases of Starbucks Mocha-flavored Frapuccinos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

... and the kit is relatively cheap, available from Pelican: Click here

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enough said...


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I'm hoping changing the tires will level her out. I have 185 on front 165-15 on back. I have the torsion bar adjusted about 3/4 screwed in on front and it still dips in front. Is it possible for the front torsion bar to have been installed incorrectly?
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If you remove the adjuster bolt you can pop the cap off the torsion bar. Re-index the cap on the bar to give you more adjustment. Cap might be froze on the bar. When you try and pop off the cap the bar comes out with it. No biggie. Re index the bar. Do this when it's up on jackstands. Dont want the car falling on you.
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QUOTE(jmill @ Feb 26 2013, 09:06 PM) *

If you remove the adjuster bolt you can pop the cap off the torsion bar. Re-index the cap on the bar to give you more adjustment. Cap might be froze on the bar. When you try and pop off the cap the bar comes out with it. No biggie. Re index the bar. Do this when it's up on jackstands. Dont want the car falling on you.


Cool, thanks!
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QUOTE(johnpierre @ Feb 19 2013, 10:34 AM) *

QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 19 2013, 12:30 AM) *

Hey JP, you only need an 11mm wrench to lower the front end You don't need to turn the adjuster bolts very much.

If you don't want to tackle it yourself, come on down ...


Gotta love them 'Moons' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)





straight up....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


hey Mark
just ordered a vacuum hose kit, so as soon as it gets here i will PM you and come down (wth the mocca's of course) and we can tackle the front end and the hoses. jp
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