coil-over adjustment.

[greenwater]

After installing a new jag. based rear-end recently in my Hawk 289 the riding height has changed. The rear came up about an inch and a half and the front went down . Altough the ride is O.K. now ,from what I can say,I'd like to lift the front for a better looking stance. I have AVO coil-overs in front and with the actual springs adjusting them to lift the front stiffens it too much....I imagine a different rate/length spring would solve that problem? Its unclear to me what I should be looking for: longer/ softer springs or same length/higher rated ones? Also rising too much would eventually bring the shock without any Extension capacity....in general what kind of shock traveling is considered as sufficient?

I should precise the rear cannot be brought down any further my under car mufflers' clearance being at a minimum now.

thank you.

[Bob Putnam]

Greenwater,

Compressing the spring via the adjusting collars doen't change the rate unless the coils are binding. Is the shock near its extended length when the car is at ride height? That could give you the impression that the ride is stiffer. Generally 2" wheel travel in each direction from normal ride height is a good minimum.

I take it that there's no adjustment at the rear. Consider going to a shorter spring (even with a short spacer) if the shocks are near being fully extended at ride height.