How can I raise my car, it has Bilstein coilovers and is lowered over 2 inches
05-16-2013, 09:45 AM
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How can I raise my car, it has Bilstein coilovers and is lowered over 2 inches
Hey I have a 1999 Audi A4 that I bought last year and came with a Bilstein 2" lowering coilover kit already installed and I would like to raise it about an inch because it sits too low and my front tires rub on the splash guards when I hit a bump on the road. How can I raise it? Just buy different springs?
05-16-2013, 12:41 PM
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Hey I have a 1999 Audi A4 that I bought last year and came with a Bilstein 2" lowering coilover kit already installed and I would like to raise it about an inch because it sits too low and my front tires rub on the splash guards when I hit a bump on the road. How can I raise it? Just buy different springs?
05-16-2013, 02:29 PM
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Well, I don't want it back to stock height. I'd like it to sit 1.2-1.4 lower than stock and as of right now its lower than 2", which is way too low for a daily driver. and especially where I live,(Michigan)
05-18-2013, 12:45 PM
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http://www.mooreparts.com/store/prod...FY9eQgodxCcAWQ
Unload the springs (ie Jack the car until the wheels are off the ground ) and turn the ring up 3/4 inch or so. Turn the ring the same amount on all four and you will be close.
You might need a 4 wheel alignment afterwards because camber may be off.
05-20-2013, 04:18 AM
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Aftermarket coilovers come with an adjustment wrench, if you don't have it you can usually find them online or on e-bay.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/prod...FY9eQgodxCcAWQ
Unload the springs (ie Jack the car until the wheels are off the ground ) and turn the ring up 3/4 inch or so. Turn the ring the same amount on all four and you will be close.
You might need a 4 wheel alignment afterwards because camber may be off.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/prod...FY9eQgodxCcAWQ
Unload the springs (ie Jack the car until the wheels are off the ground ) and turn the ring up 3/4 inch or so. Turn the ring the same amount on all four and you will be close.
You might need a 4 wheel alignment afterwards because camber may be off.
05-20-2013, 04:58 AM
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Even the cheapie coil-overs are adjustable.That's kind of the point.
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It almost looks like they bought Bilstein coil over shocks, and then retro fitted the stock shocks to them. Like I said I'll look it to it a lot tile but more tonite.
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