The problem is that i might need to rise/get rear axle higher. What is the best way to do it?
Is the available height ajustable rear shock absorbers/springs?
(The reason is that I ordered a set of Calvert low-profile Caltracs and they reduce my rear height by 3,5")
Ford Capri Mk1 72-> adjustable rear shock/springs.
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Re: Ford Capri Mk1 72-> adjustable rear shock/springs.
Trolley jack and a pair of axle stands should do it
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Re: Ford Capri Mk1 72-> adjustable rear shock/springs.
so funny.... It is hard to drive with axle stands.....
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Re: Ford Capri Mk1 72-> adjustable rear shock/springs.
Take the cement bags out of the boot .
I have seen coil over shocks fitted with the leaf springs still in sutu , they are a bit of extra thats adjustable in both ride height and dampening ( if you get adjustable dampening shocks ) and there is the option to try different spring rates . Wether you use springs or air shocks to raise the back it will effectively stiffen up the rear springing, maybe to much ....in which case put the cement back in
I have seen coil over shocks fitted with the leaf springs still in sutu , they are a bit of extra thats adjustable in both ride height and dampening ( if you get adjustable dampening shocks ) and there is the option to try different spring rates . Wether you use springs or air shocks to raise the back it will effectively stiffen up the rear springing, maybe to much ....in which case put the cement back in
Sometimes I talk to myself ... and we both have a good laugh
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Re: Ford Capri Mk1 72-> adjustable rear shock/springs.
I have these fitted
https://www.burtonpower.com/single-leaf ... ls230.html
Arc of that spring is lower and is same as 1,5" lowering kit with 2.8i leaf springs.
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ak0ev910-aPV_GCdz5YFLlPZg8gz
Those single leafs are pretty much the same as 3 leaf normal springs.
https://www.burtonpower.com/single-leaf ... ls230.html
Arc of that spring is lower and is same as 1,5" lowering kit with 2.8i leaf springs.
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ak0ev910-aPV_GCdz5YFLlPZg8gz
Those single leafs are pretty much the same as 3 leaf normal springs.