raising suspension height

[jaedba2604]

is it possible to raise the ride height of a car with a 'collar' of some sort on the end of a spring? i'm struggling to get the height i'd like and the after market springs all quote bigger drops than i'd like.

[HedgehogFromHell]

Probably safer to speak to someone like eibach and get something custom

[furrywoolyhatuk]

In the 4x4 world you can get something called spring spacers that basically sit in between the spring and the strut. This lift however will effect the geometry setup and will cause handling problems and associated tyre wear (amoungst other things) if to extreme.

What vehicle is it for?

[jaedba2604]

it's a z4 coupe. i'm thinking that returning it to a standard ride height is the best solution, the previous owner lowered it.

[Fleckers]

i guess it depends on how it was lowered

new lowering springs and maybe shorter shocks
angle grinder job
spring clamps

returning to standard may not be the look you want, can not not go and look at another car and check that the height you want before raising it ?

[jaedba2604]

new lowering springs and standard dampers.

the issue is, mild lowering is fine, however it was lowered and I think the springs have settled, such that it is lower than when I purchased, and a bit too low for daily use.

[busta]

Z4 lowering kits

Is 25mm really too much? It's fairly in-expensive and a much better solution than spacers of chocks of some sort. Otherwise you'll be wanting a set of coilovers.

[jaedba2604]

busta said:

Z4 lowering kits

Is 25mm really too much? It's fairly in-expensive and a much better solution than spacers of chocks of some sort. Otherwise you'll be wanting a set of coilovers.

25mm is fine - it's finding a set - acs do one, v expensive - the kw kit looks fine, but can't find it anywhere!