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Old 02-15-2008, 12:42 PM
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On QA1 R with 275 lb spring. How much the spring do you compress up on the shock with your spanner wrench. Mine is from the bottom of the shock bracket that bolts to the lower a arm its around 7 1/2 inches to the spanner washer. thanks
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I think mine were at 7 inches,but we also ran a 315# spring with the iron blocks extar weight.

You really should adjust the front end height to get the car somewhat level depending on how tall your front and rear tires are. I'm an inch lower in the front.

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Measure where the stock spring is now, then adjust them about the same hight one each one.

Then change both sides in equal turns. There is no set hight, set it to the hight that you think looks good.

Buy those torrington bearing deals, those make it way easier to turn.
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It's easier to lower than to raise.
Set it high, take it for a quick run around the block to settle then adjust as needed.

7.25" was about where I ended up. (started at 6.5" and raised )




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