For those with Koni's - setting front ride height just below spec
06-03-2009, 03:48 PM
#16
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Thanks everyone for your responses. I will post more info when I have more time.
Quick ride height measurment looks like it's in-spec.
The back being on the low side of spec is what I think is throwing me off. Mech say that raising the back a touch will lower the front.
Quick ride height measurment looks like it's in-spec.
The back being on the low side of spec is what I think is throwing me off. Mech say that raising the back a touch will lower the front.
06-03-2009, 04:15 PM
#17
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get a new mechanic. 
06-03-2009, 04:21 PM
#18
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think the natural frequency of the spring changes with the metal. If it is suffering from fatique, cutting them will certainly increase the spring rate, and lower the ride hight. What has happened is that the spring. (think of a long lever) has bent. Certainly worth a try if you want to stiffen the car up. If the shocks are old, they might be overpowered by the spring rate though, and that would make for a bouncy affair. So, the answer is , "I dont know". BUT, I certainly would try.
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Mark--
I've cranked almost an inch into the front and rear springs to maintain original spec ride height. Springs are 20+ years old and tired. Will cutting them help? Will shorter and stiffer really improve the situation?
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I've cranked almost an inch into the front and rear springs to maintain original spec ride height. Springs are 20+ years old and tired. Will cutting them help? Will shorter and stiffer really improve the situation?
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It would please me a lot if responders would take the time to read and understand the original situation, problem, and the OP's question. Hoofbeats you hear on the equestrian trails are almost never zebras. The fact that you always seem to hear zebra hoofbeats doesn't come close to making them more likely. The reality for most of us is that there are simple explanations for our simple problems, especially for us street car drivers. Consider recommending the simple easy obvious prognosis as a logical first step. Go on from there if the problem isn't solved.
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06-03-2009, 04:30 PM
#20
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