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dmiller
February 1st, 2004, 05:53 AM
saw a mention that one car illustrated needed to raise the rear end.

well, how does one do that? there aren't any preload nuts on my rear springs.

thanks in advance.

doug
Copper01
February 1st, 2004, 07:08 AM
quote: Ben,
You don't have to change shocks to raise the rear end. You can shim the top shock mount to raise it.

Poorboy

Will shimming the top shock mount change the frame geometry? How do you estimate the amount that you should shim based on the current ride height versus where you want it to be? Is this procedure documented anywhere? Pictures would be most appreciated.

That's why I was thinking about just biting the bullet and getting the coil overs...

Ben
Unique 427
SA 427SO w/ Toploader
Guardsman Blue w/ White Stripes
brfutbrian
February 1st, 2004, 10:58 AM
theres a plate on each side that the springs bolt to, held in place to the frame with 4 bolts. fabricate a spacer for each side. or stack some fender washers. and youll need longer bolts. later, brian.
brfutbrian
February 1st, 2004, 11:00 AM
make the spacer as thick as you want to raise the car.
eliminator
February 1st, 2004, 09:15 PM
That's the nice thing about the Carerra's or other adjustable shocks, easy to adjust ride height and spring rate's.

Eliminator
Poorboy
February 1st, 2004, 10:31 PM
Carerra is no longer. They sold out to another company.

Poorboy
TurnpikeBoy
February 2nd, 2004, 12:35 AM
"Carerra is no longer. They sold out to another company.

Poorboy"


Huh? Website still up and they are answering the phone....still in process?

Yeehah
Poorboy
February 2nd, 2004, 02:39 AM
My understanding is the first week of February. They may still use the name for a while. Unique was told any returns needed to be done before the middle of February.

Poorboy
Poorboy
February 2nd, 2004, 02:45 AM
Here is what we use to raise the rear with stock shocks. Stacking washers is kind of MM.

Poorboyhttp://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/poorboy/MVC-001S.JPG
Copper01
February 5th, 2004, 10:49 AM
Perhaps this is a question for Alan, but any idea on what Unique will be using as replacements units for the Carreras?

Ben
Unique 427
SA 427SO w/ Toploader
Guardsman Blue w/ White Stripes
pgermond
February 5th, 2004, 12:10 PM
Carreras are now a collector item?

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)