Ride Ht. Adjustment on "Non-Adjustable" Front-End
08-13-2008, 09:59 PM
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Ride Ht. Adjustment on "Non-Adjustable" Front-End
I have an 82 with the Competition Package which includes the shocks, spoiler, front spoiler etc. from the 928S.
From what I can tell from looking at it and reading the WSM's, the shocks are non-adjustable for ride ht. Is there any way to make even small adjustments (like about 10 mm) ride ht adjustments? - Ruf
From what I can tell from looking at it and reading the WSM's, the shocks are non-adjustable for ride ht. Is there any way to make even small adjustments (like about 10 mm) ride ht adjustments? - Ruf
08-13-2008, 11:44 PM
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WSM's mention a shim that fits under the spring in the lower perch.
I've seen some aftermarket things also. One looks like a hard rubber bar with concave sides, you wedge them into the coils right at the ends where they would otherwise be tightest. I'd avoid the crank-in wedge things if possible, since they have a habit of escaping under severe cornering abuse.
I've seen some aftermarket things also. One looks like a hard rubber bar with concave sides, you wedge them into the coils right at the ends where they would otherwise be tightest. I'd avoid the crank-in wedge things if possible, since they have a habit of escaping under severe cornering abuse.
08-14-2008, 05:34 AM
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The S4 lower perches are somewhat deeper, I installed those, and it worked. I also cut about one inch off the spring to make it clear the upper A arm better.
08-17-2008, 08:11 AM
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I have an 82 with the Competition Package which includes the shocks, spoiler, front spoiler etc. from the 928S.
From what I can tell from looking at it and reading the WSM's, the shocks are non-adjustable for ride ht. Is there any way to make even small adjustments (like about 10 mm) ride ht adjustments? - Ruf
From what I can tell from looking at it and reading the WSM's, the shocks are non-adjustable for ride ht. Is there any way to make even small adjustments (like about 10 mm) ride ht adjustments? - Ruf
I would upgrade to the adjustable bilstiens and send the rears back to the factory for rebuild. IIRC they charge $60 per shock.
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