 Any non-terminal reasons for a car to sit low in the back? |
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| Tdskip |
 May 25 2018, 08:00 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None 
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OK, OK, I know that nothing is truly terminal but why would a car sit lower the back if not for suspension mounting point rust? have you seen people cut springs in just the rear or otherwise lower the car but not the front?
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| Mark Henry |
May 25 2018, 08:22 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Original 914's sat higher in the front to meet headlight height requirements.
Easy to lower the front, it has adjusters, but if you lower it by much you need an alignment (camber). We don't cut springs, you can buy rear shocks with adjustable spring perches. Many also buy better springs, but this isn't how you lower the rear. |
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| bdstone914 |
May 25 2018, 08:22 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,521 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Tdskip @ May 25 2018, 07:00 AM)  OK, OK, I know that nothing is truly terminal but why would a car sit lower the back if not for suspension mounting point rust? have you seen people cut springs in just the rear or otherwise lower the car but not the front? Sagging springs is the main cause. I have not seen any one cut springs to lower a car. Not the way to do it. |
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| Tdskip |
May 25 2018, 08:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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SO, the approach would be use the very handy front ride height adjustment and then refresh the rear bits and see how she sits before freaking out?
Not my car, looking at one. Yeah, I know Gabe, I know.... Thanks gentlemen! |
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| mepstein |
May 25 2018, 09:07 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Every 914 I have purchased, about 20 so far, has had worn out rear springs. The stock ones were very light - I have heard as little as 60lbs.
Paragon products carry 100lb springs. If you also replace your rear shocks, make sure to save the spring pearches. They are not included with new shocks. Buying tip - If the rear passenger tire is leaning in more than the driver side, it’s usually a failing rear console. $$$. It’s not just an alignment issue. |
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| Tdskip |
May 25 2018, 09:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Good reminder on that, thanks!
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| burton73 |
May 25 2018, 09:28 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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That reminds me of a song by WAR
All my friends know the low rider The low rider is a little higher Low rider drives a little slower Low rider is a real goer Low rider knows every street, yeah Low rider is the one to meet, yeah Low rider don't use no gas now Low rider don't drive too fast Take a little trip, take a little trip Take a little trip and see Take a little trip, take a little trip Take a little trip with me Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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