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adventures in suspension, I took some measurements... |
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Mar 30 2020, 08:16 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I was on a drive with some other folks on Sunday (don't worry; we all kept 6 feet apart) and the guy behind me tells me that when I turn hard right the car leans more than when I turn hard left. Looks like the springs/shocks/suspension needs some attention. Where do I begin?
I have never replaced or adjusted any of the suspension on this car. For replacement parts (if I need them), what are good shocks and springs and where is a good place to get them? I'm not looking for anything fancy; the "stock" ride is fine. Are there any techniques or fancy tools I should know about? Thanks! |
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Mar 30 2020, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
5. Yes you need spring compressors, dont cheap on safety.
4. If you have a welder you can make it yourself by welding a piece of tube to the right size socket and then using the right size allen wrench to the top of the strut to keep it from turning. The "lid" of the strut can be removed if you put the strut in a vice and use a soft metal drift on the teeth of the lid. 3. Yes a wheel alignment afterwards is usually needed (its cheaper than new tires) 2. Its not that hard to take apart aslong as you have a sturdy vice and access to some tools. For new inserts either go with Bilstein or Koni, they are the proven quality brands. 1. I dont know, I dont think the torsion bars are equally susceptible to wear and fatigue as coil springs but hopefully someone that knows better can chime in. |
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