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Old 09-21-2020 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Xjeffs
is the a guide for the thickness of packer required for an inch of height increase?

A .125" spacer yields .375" difference in ride height. Never verified that myself but that's the bandied-about result

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Old 09-21-2020 | 07:19 PM
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Mine is 357mm and the car has a noticeable nose down stance when viewed side on. Tires are stock 225/60-16

 
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Old 09-22-2020 | 12:01 AM
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Brinny
4 packers will be fine, 2 at the tip, 2 at the bottom is what I do.
 
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Old 09-26-2020 | 10:54 AM
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Here is a pict of my front ride height. I have custom coilovers and I am practically slammed to the ground on 18in wheels. It looks like your suspension is definitely sagging.

 
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Old 10-18-2020 | 02:50 AM
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I finally got the packers in and the car on the ground yesterday. I've put two in the top and two in the bottom and it looks about right I think. I have compared it with photos of other cars and it looks to be spot on. Thanks all. You were spot on with 4 Greg cheers!!
 
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Old 10-19-2020 | 12:22 AM
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Don't know if it's the dirt or not, but the front tire looks low. Are psi all the same in all tires? I have the same issue on my '92 and wonder WTF is with the stance. Tough to see in pic, I know.

 
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Old 10-19-2020 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by brinny
I've had another look and its hard to tell but I think maybe the front is a tad low.


its difficult to get an eye level perspective. Up a bit looks ok down a bit looks too low. I measured from the centre of the hub to the wheel arch and it was 325mm both sides. The tyres are 235 x 60 x 15. ??
Brother.... your tires are about to give out... gotta be careful.... see the cracking right where the rim meets the tire?
My rear ride height is low and I need to replace rear springs. Its time...
What are "packers"?
 
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Old 10-19-2020 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JayJagJay
Brother.... your tires are about to give out... gotta be careful.... see the cracking right where the rim meets the tire?
My rear ride height is low and I need to replace rear springs. Its time...
What are "packers"?
Hes right ! Dump those tires ASAP thats a blowout waiting to happen!
 
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Old 10-19-2020 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JayJagJay
What are "packers"?
Basically shims in a washer shape, but larger than washers. They go under the springs to change the ride height.
 
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Old 10-19-2020 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Jagboi64
Basically shims in a washer shape, but larger than washers. They go under the springs to change the ride height.
Thank you, Jag...
I thought that might be it but thought I aughta ask the experts,,, and experts deliver. Be well ☺️
 
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Old 10-19-2020 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by VancouverXJ6
Hes right ! Dump those tires ASAP thats a blowout waiting to happen!

Thanks for the concern. These are a scrap set I use while the car is being stored. I have a nice set of 16" lattice with Michelin tyres on for the road.
 
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