Re: springs for 4KCSQ

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Mark Hilbush wrote:
> 
> I have 15 x 7 TSW Hockenheim wheels w/ 205/50/15 tires.  I have a problem only
> on the rr, which I think is caused by a deformed oe spring.  As a result, the rr
> sits about 1/2 to 3/4 lower and, when I hit a moderate-to-large bump, the tire
> rubs the inside upper lip of the fender.  I will be replacing my worn shocks
> (and springs now that one is hosed), but I'm worried that if I go with a spring
> that lowers 3/4", my rubbing problem will persist.  Yes, I realize that the
> Eibach (and H&R) springs will compress much less than the oe springs, but I'm
> apprehensive about dropping the $$$ on the lowering springs and have my problem
> persist.
> 

FWIW, I have the same problem on my GT (Boge ProGas & stock springs) in the RR with my 
15x7 Borbets w/ 205/50's.  The same problem occurs when I mount my wheels on my 
fathers 4KSQ in the RR (Boge TurboGas & stock springs).

Thr problem is much more pronounced on the 4KQ.  I only rub the GT when I hit a good 
bump and the back end bounces, but on the 4KQ, I can induce the rubbing simply by 
taking a hard left turn.

I guess I'll be rolling the RR fender on the 4KQ before the PNW track event at 
Bremerton on Wednesday!

Gary

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'85 Coupe GT
Welches, OR

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