Bilstein shocks & Weltmeister springs, Installation Question |
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Bilstein shocks & Weltmeister springs, Installation Question |
chris914 |
Sep 11 2004, 01:34 AM
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I'm installing a set of rear Bilstein shocks and a set of Weltmeister 140lb springs in my car.
The Weltmeister springs are shorter then the stock springs. So the spring moves all around between the top and bottom spring holder. I haven't put the car down on the ground yet but I'm assuming it will set properly when I do. My question is do I need to worry about everything seating properly? Will the spring seat correctly in the top and bottom spring holder every time I raise and lower the car? Thanks Chris. 1972 1.7L Porsche 914 1973 2.0L VW Thing http://www.cassidy-online.com |
maf914 |
Sep 13 2004, 07:41 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Sep 12 2004, 11:24 AM) QUOTE(maf914 @ Sep 11 2004, 09:14 AM) Check the Haynes 914 manual, page 94, for an exploded diagram of the shock/sping assembly. It does show a supplemental rubber spring on the shock rod. except that the Haynes does not show a Bilstein installation. Konis need a bump rubber, Bilsteins don't. that said, i usually do install them, but i cut at least one of the rings off... Rich, Thanks for the Bilstien info. Do you know if Koni recommends a bump rubber? |
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