60mm lowering springs - Page 2

jordi · Feb 5th, 2015, 23:55

Just checked in on this having developed a rear suspension knock.

I need to have a think.

jordi · Feb 6th, 2015, 00:01

If i go 60mm and fit the rear adjustable dampers will that help prevent the bottoming out when weight is carried?

Be quite rare, heaviest stuff is morrisons shopping and cases for holidays.

mylittletony · Feb 6th, 2015, 07:58

Does anyone have a photo of a 60/40 drop side on?

Be very interested to see...

classicswede · Feb 6th, 2015, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordi

If i go 60mm and fit the rear adjustable dampers will that help prevent the bottoming out when weight is carried?

Be quite rare, heaviest stuff is morrisons shopping and cases for holidays.

With 60mm drop you want to trim the bump stops but most important is you need adjust the panhard rod bar to recentre the axle.

Your shopping from Morrisons will not be a problem even with passengers in the back

Fridazadilak · Feb 6th, 2015, 14:01

I fitted 8" 250lb coilover springs up on the front of mine (see pic vs stock springs with 2.5 coils cut off) and I've got 10" 200lb springs to go on the rear, they're much stiffer than stock but the front only bottoms out on big bumps at above 30mph. I'm going with the shortened strut and shock mod and that'll cure that.

I'm running about 70-80mm lower than stock ride height and the handling is still ok. I'm tempted by Kaphlenke quick roll adjusters but that'll be in the future.

Fridazadilak · Feb 6th, 2015, 14:03

This is with 8" springs on the front and 2 coils removed from the rears.

classicswede · Apr 7th, 2015, 23:57

As an update to this I now have some of the kaplhenke roll center correctors with quick steer option on them.

I did not see any point in starting from scratch when such a well made product exists that is tried and tested and known to work.

mylittletony · Apr 8th, 2015, 09:38

Hi Dai,

I'm still interested to see a side on pic of a car with the 60/40 springs fitted - know of any?

classicswede · Apr 8th, 2015, 20:06

My one will be shortly and I will put some photos up of that

D19VDM · Apr 11th, 2015, 11:27

This is my GLT fitted with classic swede 60/40 springs. I had to take the rears back off as it looks like it's knackered at the back. Fronts didn't go low enough either. Still on the look out for a better set up. They did improve how the car drove and no where near as harsh as I thought they'd be. Awkward lowering the rear down off the jack though as the rear springs come off the rubber cone because they are so short. Got to have someone lower the jack slowly while you locate the top of the spring every time

Feb 6th, 2015, 14:01	#15
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	I fitted 8" 250lb coilover springs up on the front of mine (see pic vs stock springs with 2.5 coils cut off) and I've got 10" 200lb springs to go on the rear, they're much stiffer than stock but the front only bottoms out on big bumps at above 30mph. I'm going with the shortened strut and shock mod and that'll cure that. I'm running about 70-80mm lower than stock ride height and the handling is still ok. I'm tempted by Kaphlenke quick roll adjusters but that'll be in the future. __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

Feb 6th, 2015, 14:03	#16
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	This is with 8" springs on the front and 2 coils removed from the rears. __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

Apr 8th, 2015, 20:06	#19
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	My one will be shortly and I will put some photos up of that __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Feb 5th, 2015, 23:55	#11
jordi Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2017 09:33 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Darlington	Just checked in on this having developed a rear suspension knock. I need to have a think.

Feb 6th, 2015, 00:01	#12
jordi Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2017 09:33 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Darlington	If i go 60mm and fit the rear adjustable dampers will that help prevent the bottoming out when weight is carried? Be quite rare, heaviest stuff is morrisons shopping and cases for holidays.

Feb 6th, 2015, 07:58	#13
mylittletony Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Sussex	Does anyone have a photo of a 60/40 drop side on? Be very interested to see...

Apr 8th, 2015, 09:38	#18
mylittletony Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Sussex	Hi Dai, I'm still interested to see a side on pic of a car with the 60/40 springs fitted - know of any?

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