Adjusting Adjustable Spring Plates

Porsche_monkey · 12-02-2002, 10:21 AM

Is there a secret to adjusting the cam bolt on adjustable spring plates? I've just installed them on my 74 911 and I can't seem to get them to the highest setting. Should they be really hard to turn? I don't get this.

I've tried the 36 mm thin wrench on the head and I've tried locking two nuts on the front.

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Chuck Moreland · 12-02-2002, 10:48 AM

You did loosen both nuts? You need to.

Porsche_monkey · 12-02-2002, 10:50 AM

Yes. I t feels like I'm fighting the suspension, but I have the car raised. Could it be the sway bar?

Rot 911 · 12-02-2002, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by PBH
Yes. I t feels like I'm fighting the suspension, but I have the car raised. Could it be the sway bar?

Even with the car raised there is still pressure being exerted by the torsion bar. You should feel some resistance/pressure as you try to turn the eccentric bolt.

Porsche_monkey · 12-02-2002, 11:05 AM

I expected 'some' pressure, but I can't seem to turn it. It worked fine on my workbench before I installed it!

BK911 · BK911's Garage

Use a jack.

ChrisBennet · ChrisBennet's Garage

Disconnect the sway bar.
-Chris

Porsche_monkey · 12-03-2002, 06:47 AM

Thanks Chris. I'll try that later today. Always glad to see answers that agree with my assumptions.

widebody911 · widebody911's Garage

I've found that I have to disconnect the sway bar and sometimes the shock.

Porsche_monkey · 12-04-2002, 10:35 AM

Sway bar was one problem, shock was the big one. It prevented the control from dropping so the torsion abr was still loaded.

Just a comment : Buy the Pelican adjustable spring plates, they have a much better design.