Ride Height

Ride Height

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taz 24

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62 posts

269 months

Monday 9th December 2002
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Just fitted new shocks and springs all round from RT Racing, but the front ride height is less than impressive. The backs are fully adjustable and after fetling a bit the wheels camber nicely into the arches. However the front end looks like its had a jack up kit and my Jeep is more than envious!
I think this has happened because the springs are alot stiffer and now the weight of the car does not compress the front down as much, is it that simple???
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you get round it apart from sending the grinder in? Any comments would be appreciated.

taz 24

Original Poster:

62 posts

269 months

Tuesday 10th December 2002
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I'm tempted to put the old springs back on using the new dampers. The only plus point at the moment is I can now get the trolley jack under the chassis without using a scissor jack first. After looking at some old photo's the gap above the tyre is considerably higher, it just doesn't look right.

taz 24

Original Poster:

62 posts

269 months

Tuesday 10th December 2002
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Had a quick chat with RT. Simply cut the spring, I'm off to find my grinder!

taz 24

Original Poster:

62 posts

269 months

Friday 13th December 2002
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Managed to cut off 4 inches from each side, it has taken a few days of repeated stripping and rebuilding. Worth it though, she's back on the deck. If it wasn't for the crap weather I'd do a flyby past the village green to show the maxpower Nova crew how low you can really go.
p.s. Wedgie have you got a spare transfer

taz 24

Original Poster:

62 posts

269 months

Sunday 15th December 2002
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The 4 inch cut out equated to 2 complete coils.