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1973911s 05-09-2004 08:11 AM

Lowering front end, can this be a DIY
 
Is there a technical article on Pelican on how to lower the front end, or where to find the 10mm bolt?

I have heard this is really easy, would like to come down about half an inch?

Michael

JP911 05-09-2004 08:53 AM

It's really easy. The lowering bolt sticks out from the back of the A-arm facing down (may be at a slight angle) from the end of the torsion bar cap. You can probably see it between the spokes on the Fuchs. Get under there with a socket wrench (11 or 12 mm socket...can't remember right now) and loosen the bolt one complete turn on each side (As I recall, one turn is good for a 1/4" drop). Try to do this evenly from side-to-side. After you've done one turn on each side, bounce the car to get it to settle. I find the best way to do this is to stand on the door sill and bounce. One thing to keep in mind is that this will throw off your corner-balance.

Grady Clay 05-09-2004 09:15 AM

BTW, your toe and camber will also change.

Best,
Grady

ubiquity0 05-09-2004 10:31 AM

You can lower it yourself in about 30 seconds per side. If you go down a 1/2" definitely realign.

Reg 05-09-2004 11:10 AM

My car sits a little high in the rear. Would this be less noticable if I tightened the two bolts one turn on each side? I suppose that too will mess with the toe and camber on the car. If I reverted back the turn afterwards would everything be back as it were?

efhughes3 05-09-2004 11:12 AM

You might also be careful of fender clearance, see my post of a few minutes ago:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/162235-1000-later-ive-got-rolled-fender-lips.html


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