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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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I've searched and read and cannot find the answer:

One full turn of the height adjusting bolt at the end of the spring is equal to how much of a change in ride height?

Is it the same for front and rear?

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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I can tell you it's the same front and rear because the bolts are the same threads. It's hard for precise numbers, because when you put the car back on the ground, after making adjustments, the car sits higher than it will eventually. In time, the suspension settles. I just raised my fronts 3 full turns, and I'd guess about 3/8".
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I'm probably going to do mine tomorrow, I'll let you know what happens.
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So, the working number is 1/8" per full turn.

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All I know, is now I can drive my car off my driveway without scapeing, and I have a tight two finger tire-to-fender clearance. It looks like I've got roughly an inch of raising height left.
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All I know, is now I can drive my car off my driveway without scapeing, and I have a tight two finger tire-to-fender clearance. It looks like I've got roughly an inch of raising height left.
What are your J and K heights?
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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