lowering mk1 rt 1.4

[damystics]

does anyone have a guide of some sort on how to lower a mk1 clio rt 1.4 springs

 

[damystics]

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[AmirClio]

Heres great guide i used for the rear....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.morris5/zclio/Torsion_Bar_Guide/guide.htm

The fronts, whip the shocks out - undo the top mount and the two bolts fixing it to the hub. Acquire some spring compressors, compress the spring on the shock to the point where it will not ping off and impale you when you take off the top mount, plate and bearing thats on the top.
Take off the spring undo the spring compressors, compress the new springs and out it all; back together!

Hope this helps!
Amir

 

[damystics]

alrite then thanks

 

[damystics]

after the torsion bar comes out do i push the brake discs up 55mm then tighten the the torsion bar up again and put the dusty cap on

 

[AmirClio]

Yep! On yours as its got drums on the back, you have to push them up individually, i.e with a jack, then tap the torsion bar back in and they will lock in place!

 

[damystics]

oh right u have to put the screw in and then pull them out, and the push it back in.

How do i ensure it does not seize up

 

[damystics]

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[AmirClio]

Have you read the guide i posted cause its all in there

 

[damystics]

after lowering the car 40mm do i need to change the dampers or will it b fine

 

[byrnie]

should be fine for -40mm, any lower and yer u would need to change the dampers.