[T3] Lowering (Was: Re: [T3] Disc Brake Seal & Ball Joint BootQuestions)

[Ben Doughney <ben_d@clear.net.nz>]

on 27/8/2002 4:33 PM, Parker-Durost at ginpete@xprt.net wrote:

> Assuming that your starting at stock height, at one inch drop there
> will still be over and inch before engaging the snubber.  If it feels
> too firm on the big hits, you can reverse the smaller lower snubber
> for the larger upper, gaining another free inch (maybe a half inch
> compressed?).  Stock tires fit fine at 2 inch drop.

I ended up taking the easy way out and going down 2 inches ;-) It still has
about 3/4 of an inch clearance between the bump stops, and I took it over
some speed bumps and it didn't bottom out, so I think I will leave it there
for a while. It also has a much better stance now. I will swap the bump
stops around as you say, just to give it that extra bit of clearance.

Does anybody know if the Squareback has a stiffer roll bar? I was wondering
if I could upgrade the stock Fastback one for better cornering?

Thanks,
Ben Doughney

'75 1200L
'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL

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