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Old 03-15-2021 | 06:35 PM
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Just looks like a worn/lower profile rear to my eye.
Old 03-15-2021 | 08:34 PM
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Measured fender lips. The rear is a 1/4” lower. Any tricks to make up that 1/4”? Do they make anything that goes between the mount and the body? Could it be I put in Porsche mounts and front and FEBI in rear?
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Old 03-15-2021 | 11:58 PM
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Old 03-16-2021 | 12:05 AM
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Give H&R a ring and have them confirm what the static ride height should be.

Likely not the answer you’re looking for but with your setup ride height is not adjustable, it’s set by design of spring.

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Old 03-16-2021 | 02:55 AM
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I just went and measured mine with H & Rs and its 117 front and 121 in the rear. Wheel size 225 40 18 and 265 35 18


I would start by using the accurate method of measurement and then compare to these values.



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Old 03-16-2021 | 09:19 AM
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I can’t even get under there. Is it possible the springs went in backwards, front in back, back in front? I doubt it but thought I’d ask.
Old 03-16-2021 | 09:38 AM
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No the springs are a very different shape front to back.
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Old 03-16-2021 | 09:59 AM
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Maybe a tank of gas will help. This picture is from this morning. Looks like it might be leveling or maybe I’m just beat and delusional optimistic.
Old 03-16-2021 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Argeo
Maybe a tank of gas will help. This picture is from this morning. Looks like it might be leveling or maybe I’m just beat and delusional optimistic.
I have the same suspension on my C4S, and it sat low in the rear too.

I cut down hockey pucks to half height and then drilled a 1” hole through the center. Instant lower spring mount spacers for the rear. It leveled the height out pretty well, and there is no discernible change to ride or handling.
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But wouldn't the mount not contact the body. I would think it there would be a tightening issue since the mount is not making contact. Sorry, I tend to over think.

I was thinking washers on the studs if needed. Maybe the studs don't make contact, I am just guessing. Why I come here. Thanks.
Old 03-16-2021 | 01:37 PM
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Washers under the bolts r a bad idea. not enough thread and machined plate would be a possible fix if u could do it. The spacer under the spring is the way to do it.
Old 03-16-2021 | 01:58 PM
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So a spacer under the washer that the rear spring sits on? That makes sense. Could probably get those from bilstein and add a couple on each side. Thanks
Old 03-16-2021 | 02:00 PM
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Well if u r 1/4" low then u would say u need a 1/4" of spacer.
Old 03-16-2021 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Argeo
But wouldn't the mount not contact the body. I would think it there would be a tightening issue since the mount is not making contact. Sorry, I tend to over think.

I was thinking washers on the studs if needed. Maybe the studs don't make contact, I am just guessing. Why I come here. Thanks.
No no - the spacer is located just above the lower spring mount. The bottom of the spring rides on it.

No hardware changes.




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