Lowering help
09-09-2018, 02:04 PM
#16
I like the flat base on mine as I don’t need both hands to use it but this is a great idea also same principle 👍
I was looking for the one i made hats posted somewhere in suspension madness...
But came across this which is just as well...
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But came across this which is just as well...
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09-10-2018, 03:15 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Ok guys I've identified the rear shocks as bilstein b6. I'm assuming the springs are standard. I've measured to the measuring point spokes shared above and I get 235mm which is apparently is rs height.. which I find hard to believe as the car sits like a 4x4.
09-10-2018, 03:18 AM
#18
Three Wheelin'
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I know all cars vary but maybe someone with a rs height could give me this measurement?
09-10-2018, 03:33 AM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Sorry rs +12
09-10-2018, 09:42 AM
#20
Yes, that's still higher than mine is at RS height in the back. I just went and measured it on the top of the wheel arch at 24.5" (~62.25 cm) Did you measure from the proper boss on yours? There are two locations at the rear depending on the year I think.
09-10-2018, 09:49 AM
#21
Also make sure you are using the right distance for the right measuring point. Here is the section from the shop manual
223 +- 5mm for measuring at control arm
235 +- 5mm for measuring at outer control arm mount
223 +- 5mm for measuring at control arm
235 +- 5mm for measuring at outer control arm mount
09-10-2018, 08:07 PM
#24
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Yes that's the one I've got my measurement from. I'm starting to get a bit concerned as both sides are different. I'll try get photos and measurements from both sides tonight.
09-10-2018, 09:56 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Now that's a good point. The drivers side is about 20mm higher on mine. I've never noticed it before so wondering if something's happened when I've had the car jacked up.. both adjustments are all the way down.
09-10-2018, 10:45 PM
#27
09-11-2018, 04:13 AM
#28
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
That's weird. I just took the car up to my workshop to get proper measurements and mine still doesn't add up the same as yours.. unless say 12mm at the measuring point doesn't equal 12mm at the tyre to body gap? Be interested if some others could share their measurements! Thanks for taking the time to do that for me.
09-11-2018, 04:14 AM
#29
Three Wheelin'
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09-11-2018, 04:20 AM
#30
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Here are the definitive measurements!
235mm to the control arm measuring point on both sides, which is rs+12mm
650mm to the guards.
The gap seems to be different on both sides by 5 or 10mm Not sure if that's anything to worry about.
