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Where to get spring spacers?
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Posted 11 January 2012 - 06:05 AM
I was using lowered springs, so I needed to lift the car to get the 235/60x15 drag radials under the car.
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Posted 11 January 2012 - 07:31 AM
What springs Do you have in the rear and how far does it sit in the guard when on the ground?
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 01:29 PM
The car is sitting on stands in the above pic, it is the same when it is on the ground. The springs that were fitted in the above pics are lowered 2" plus spacers fitted to get the clearance to fit the tyres, I now have std rear springs plus some 1/2" spacers.
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 03:52 PM
how high dose it sit when on the ground looks like it would sit up like a 4x4???? and what is the height of the tyres?? 590mm 600mm 620mm would like to know and see pics of it on the ground as i'm haveing problems getting tyres to fit without rubbing some where.
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 05:04 PM
sounds like my problem ^^^^^ this is mine with 6 cyl front springs and 4 cyl rear. 195 50 R15 front and 225 50 R15 rear wheels
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 07:51 PM
I thought spring spacers weren't legal for rego?
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 08:28 PM
In Perth you only have to go over the pits if u get defected.
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 10:37 AM
I know it's not real close but here is a pic from side on. If I get a chance over the next few days I'll drop the car on the ground & take some current pics.
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It doesn't sit up like a 4x4 but I do have plenty of ground clearance. Tyres are 26"(660mm)
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It doesn't sit up like a 4x4 but I do have plenty of ground clearance. Tyres are 26"(660mm)
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:13 AM
I thought spring spacers weren't legal for rego?
As far as I can see the NCOP (WA) does not rule out spring spacers although there are limits to the amount ride height can be changed.
NCOP11 Section LS Suspension and Steering V2 01Jan2011
Depending on the amount of lift/drop required the spacers are often just thicker or thinner versions of the factory spring to body insulator. As long as the spring is still secure in the seat there should be no problems with rego.
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 12:25 PM
sweet 
is that Australia wide of just state law?
is that Australia wide of just state law?
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 04:38 PM
sounds like my problem ^^^^^ this is mine with 6 cyl front springs and 4 cyl rear. 195 50 R15 front and 225 50 R15 rear wheels
You should start by giving the back part of the arch a love tap or two. This is the point at about 2oclock to 3oclock on your picture. If you are gentle and patient you will be able to move it quite a long way without hurting the paint. I did this to get the 275/50/15 drag radials to fit.
You should start by giving the back part of the arch a love tap or two. This is the point at about 2oclock to 3oclock on your picture. If you are gentle and patient you will be able to move it quite a long way without hurting the paint. I did this to get the 275/50/15 drag radials to fit.
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 05:33 PM
Yeah I just did it yesterday. Get close to half an inch
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 05:06 PM
ok so i fitted the front 10mm spacers and got a bit more clearance which is great
From this
to this
also fitted the 235 Mickey T's and they rub a bit
doesnt look too much like a 4x4 so im happy with that
think when the fronts get bald ill replace them with 175 60's instead of the 195 50's on atm to help lift the front up.
From this
to this
also fitted the 235 Mickey T's and they rub a bit
doesnt look too much like a 4x4 so im happy with that
think when the fronts get bald ill replace them with 175 60's instead of the 195 50's on atm to help lift the front up.
Edited by injlc304, 16 January 2012 - 05:09 PM.
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 06:42 AM
I run 165\80x15 on the front of mine.
What offset (back space)rims have you got on the back?
What offset (back space)rims have you got on the back?
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 08:31 AM
The rims were on when I bought it but the rears are 15x7 with about 5" bs. I was thinking of buying 2 new ones 15x8.5 with bigger backspace to help it fit
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