Question - A-arm adjusting level initial setting

rs911t · 12-21-2002, 12:15 PM

I finished my first "major" 911 project today. Removed and a-arms and sway bar then inspected, cleaned, painted, lubed, reinstalled and torqued all to spec. Ended up replacing only the drop link bushes - the others were plastic and fine. Then took the car for a drive. I was pleased to discover that (1) nothing was screwed up and (2) there was a real improvement in noise and feel. Woo hoo!!

BUT....

When placing the a-arm adjusting level I follow the instructions in '101 Projects' and the Hayne Manual. That is, set the a-arm at the lowest position and install the lever as close as possible to the top of the support housing. What I discovered is the fender sits 26" above the floor and adjusts only in the UP direction.

Does this have to do with my having 22mm t-bars instead of the stock 15mm? If so, is there a heuristic to apply when I remove and reinstall the adjusting lever?

Thanks

Chuck Moreland · 12-21-2002, 12:26 PM

You are correct that your thicker bars are the cause. Simple matter to pull off the adjuster caps and rotate them to give you some more "down" range. Turn maybe 1/4-1/8 turn and give it a try.

rs911t · 12-21-2002, 12:30 PM

Thanks Chuck. That's what I figured. And happily an easy fix.

89911 · 12-21-2002, 06:54 PM

To get them even lower, you may want to place a floor jack under the a arms and raise slightly before indexing the torsion bar. I had to do this to get my ride height the correct level with 22mm bars.