[Shotimes] RE: Just Curious

[Paul Nimz]

I got a good rake by cutting the tabs off of the rear struts and jacking them
up using OEM springs.  In the front I used the Eibach lowering springs.  Works
pretty good.  Except for fuel pickup under an 1/8 tank.

Paul


On 9/10/2005 5:11:58 PM, Ian Fisher (dataflash@yahoo.com) wrote:
> The extra length of the earlier struts is only after
> the pinch bolt mounting tab (and therefore
> shouldn't
> affect rake). If you want more of a rake, I'd suggest
> eibach or intrax springs but
> don't use them with stock
> struts (I personally only recommend Koni's)
>
> Ian
>
>
>
> --- Peter Maggiacomo <gtsrider@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
> "However, the 89-92 rear struts were longer than the
> > 93-95 rears. When doing a Koni install I try to get
> > the longer rear housings and inserts for that extra
> > suspension travel. (As if I do Koni installs
> > often..I
> > think I've done 2?)"
> > Ian... I'm after more lift in the rear, a slight
> > rake
> > from front to rear. So then I should go for GenI
> > rear struts? Or do I need both the housing and the
> > strut for GenI rear? Thanks.
> > -Pete
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