Adjusting front suspension height... a question

[Zeke]

Using the key search words "lower+front+turns", I just got a bunch of garbage for search results. I used to know how far the car would drop for each full turn on the adjuster screws, but I never wrote it down.

Anyone know off hand?

[450knotOffice]

Milt, ircc, the answer is about 1/4" of height per each turn of the adjuster bolts.

[Zeke]

Thanks. I just did 1-1/2 turns to start. Seems like I'll be doing a little more. I'll move the car back and forth and see.

Result: I did 3 full turns and got 1/2 inch. I bumped it pretty good driving it back into the parking spot. so, it might be settled in. However, I wouldn't be surprised if ti settles a bit more on a real drive.

(BTW, don't be angry with me because I ragged on the Cayman I know how good the car is.)

[BK911]

I usually get anywhere from 1/8" to 1/4" per turn. It may depend on the initial angle of the A arm.

[imcarthur]

1/4" is about it. But you have to drive it around the block to settle. Jumping on a corner or just up & down the drive isn't enough. It needs a short drive.

Ian

[450knotOffice]

No worries, Milt. I'm having fun with that thread.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by imcarthur

1/4" is about it. But you have to drive it around the block to settle. Jumping on a corner or just up & down the drive isn't enough. It needs a short drive.

Ian

And, I know that, so I chickened out and raised it back a half (turn).