Lowering an '86?

[87911jon]

This past weekend was spent putting on an MK cat bypass and SW chip in my '86 coupe, something I've been wanting to do for a while. What a nice difference, feels more alive. Coincidentally, my polished lipped, new to me 7 and 9 x 16s rims were ready for me on Monday. My tire guy, who is great, somehow misplaced the tires delivered from Tire Rack, they should have been ready 2 weeks ago. Anyway, I picked the rims up yesterday and put them on last night. I drove it to work today, and while joe average wouldn't notice, it's more than obvious to me that my car needs to be lowered. I've done all the searches on lowering a 911, did it many years ago on my '87 911, have Wayne's 101 book, read just about every thread I could find, but I'm looking into an easier solution... who has the best reputation in the Baltimore/Washington area for 911 lowering and alignment (fender rolling would be a big plus)? I'd like to see how rich I feel this week. I kinda want to do it myself and a few of my buddies said they want to help, but getting us all together on a weekend could take us well into winter. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Joe Bob]

The fronts are easy, just turn the torsion bar bolts. The rears are harder and need to have the bar covers removed, t-bars re-indexed. Good time to replace the bushings.

Then a re-alignment.

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by 87911jon

This past weekend was spent putting on an MK cat bypass and SW chip in my '86 coupe, something I've been wanting to do for a while. What a nice difference, feels more alive. Coincidentally, my polished lipped, new to me 7 and 9 x 16s rims were ready for me on Monday. My tire guy, who is great, somehow misplaced the tires delivered from Tire Rack, they should have been ready 2 weeks ago. Anyway, I picked the rims up yesterday and put them on last night. I drove it to work today, and while joe average wouldn't notice, it's more than obvious to me that my car needs to be lowered. I've done all the searches on lowering a 911, did it many years ago on my '87 911, have Wayne's 101 book, read just about every thread I could find, but I'm looking into an easier solution... who has the best reputation in the Baltimore/Washington area for 911 lowering and alignment (fender rolling would be a big plus)? I'd like to see how rich I feel this week. I kinda want to do it myself and a few of my buddies said they want to help, but getting us all together on a weekend could take us well into winter. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

After having installed new shocks, we had the ride height re-set by Johnson's
Alignment here in the South Bay.

There is a correct sequence for each "corner" as one can offset the other.

I think It's in the Bentley.

And yes, as per the previous post a re-alignment should be done.

Good luck,

Gerry

[YZR500]

I am trying to lowering mine as well, but only about 1/2" in the front. Would this change the camber?

I know realignment is a big plus. But I just spent $350 this past July for a 4 wheel alignment, and was hoping to avoid doing this again. Would lowering 1/2" in the front make a significant difference in alignment?

Thanks

Stephan

[Oh Haha]

Originally Posted by YZR500

I am trying to lowering mine as well, but only about 1/2" in the front. Would this change the camber?

I know realignment is a big plus. But I just spent $350 this past July for a 4 wheel alignment, and was hoping to avoid doing this again. Would lowering 1/2" in the front make a significant difference in alignment?

Thanks

Stephan

Yes, it will affect the alignment. It'll be driveable but you MAY see a major increase in tire wear.