front ride height off- help
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front ride height off- help
I just purchased an 86 951. After I got it home I noticed that the passenger side sits a good inch lower than the drivers side. The ride is not as good or smooth as my 87 928 was either. I assume the struts are shot. The camber on the passenger side seems off too. My question is whether or not a bad strut could affect the ride height like this. The strut that is on there is black with a gold/zinc cap on it. The cap has 6 or 8 notches cut out of it on the top corner. Does this sound rebuildable. I dont see threads but it looks like those notches are for knocking that cap loose. I've search all over and am very confused. Any help is appreciated.
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I believe the early offset struts are re-buildable... but don't quote me on that (up to 86 acording to what I am looking at but...)
I have a set of KYB inserts I bought at Advanced Auto before I found out the struts on my 88 were not rebuildable... they are taking up space in my closet..make me an offer and I might be inclined to ship em, but they are kinda big boxes... might be better off getting some locally
Check the strut by bouncing the front end, if it keeps bouncing after you stop, it's blown... if it stops bouncing when you stop it's good
I have a set of KYB inserts I bought at Advanced Auto before I found out the struts on my 88 were not rebuildable... they are taking up space in my closet..make me an offer and I might be inclined to ship em, but they are kinda big boxes... might be better off getting some locally
Check the strut by bouncing the front end, if it keeps bouncing after you stop, it's blown... if it stops bouncing when you stop it's good
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How do the kyb ride. I like a softer ride. I ordered a monroe insert off ebay. $30 to my door. I was going to get a second from oreilly. They can get them for about 37. I would be interested in your kyb's if the price is right. I would give you 60 shipped I guess. Wish I would have known about them before I ordered the monroes.
What is your opinion on the ride height situation. When I push down to see if they bounce the car hardly moves at all. I think because its so low on that side.
What is your opinion on the ride height situation. When I push down to see if they bounce the car hardly moves at all. I think because its so low on that side.
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The right rear is usually pretty low due to sagging torsion bars. I do not know why that side seems to sag more than the other side, but it does. The ride height adjustment can usually get most of the sag dialed back out. New t-bars would be better but that is a big job.
If you have sag in the front, and you do not have an adjustable suspension, that means new springs. The 944's do not generally get much ride height change from replacement shocks/struts as they are low-pressure gas design and not a high pressure design that has more of a spring effect when the gas pressure is still fresh.
I am noticing that I might have a dead front spring on my 968 cabrio and am struggling to find new stock-style front springs. Lowering or stiffer springs are easy to find but I do not want lower or stiffer.
Does anyone have a source for stock springs? Used does not seem wise.
-Joel.
If you have sag in the front, and you do not have an adjustable suspension, that means new springs. The 944's do not generally get much ride height change from replacement shocks/struts as they are low-pressure gas design and not a high pressure design that has more of a spring effect when the gas pressure is still fresh.
I am noticing that I might have a dead front spring on my 968 cabrio and am struggling to find new stock-style front springs. Lowering or stiffer springs are easy to find but I do not want lower or stiffer.
Does anyone have a source for stock springs? Used does not seem wise.
-Joel.
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg7.htm#item31
They have stock height springs for 944 and 1 inch drop for 968... go coil over and adjust to the height you want...
They have stock height springs for 944 and 1 inch drop for 968... go coil over and adjust to the height you want...
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How do the kyb ride. I like a softer ride. I ordered a monroe insert off ebay. $30 to my door. I was going to get a second from oreilly. They can get them for about 37. I would be interested in your kyb's if the price is right. I would give you 60 shipped I guess. Wish I would have known about them before I ordered the monroes.
What is your opinion on the ride height situation. When I push down to see if they bounce the car hardly moves at all. I think because its so low on that side.
What is your opinion on the ride height situation. When I push down to see if they bounce the car hardly moves at all. I think because its so low on that side.
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg7.htm#item31
They have stock height springs for 944 and 1 inch drop for 968... go coil over and adjust to the height you want...
They have stock height springs for 944 and 1 inch drop for 968... go coil over and adjust to the height you want...
Thanks though.
-Joel.
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Thanks guys for the great info. I should have mentioned that the guy I got the car from had the front sway bar off when I bought it. I thought this was strange and am currently looking for bushing kits to put it back on. Very weird. The guy had receipts and records for the major repairs like clutch, belts, turbo etc but small things like parking brake and odometer gear weren't done. The car is in great shape but I want everything done before I can enjoy it. Maybe I should get that sway bar back on and see what happens to the ride height. As cheap as those springs are it may not be a bad idea to replace them if Im doing the struts anyway.
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I just got the car and it came with a 2.5 cat bypass exhaust and manual boost controller that Im scared to mess with until more research. Im still learning about this turbo stuff. I know the chips can be done relatively easily but what about the wastegate mods or the fuel pressure reg. Lastly what do you think about the boost enhancer Lindsey sells and did you try it?
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You do not need a boost enhancer with a manual ****.
I would not touch the boost level till you see what chipset is in the car.
A new wastegate will make a big difference.
I would not touch the boost level till you see what chipset is in the car.
A new wastegate will make a big difference.