![]() ![]() It is the responsibility of the customer/installer to determine the correct strut height setting. The accompanying guidelines are general staring points only. In addition, not all aftermarket struts are the same length. Some companies use stiffer springs than others, so there is no one set ride height where you will definitely have a bottoming problem. In general, the lower the ride height, the stiffer the spring needs to be to prevent bottoming the suspension. On a drag car sometimes it is beneficial to lower the strut mount so that the front suspension can extend farther at launch without lifting the wheels off of the ground. On a lowered car that usually means raising the strut up so the suspension can compress further without bottoming. The reason you would adjust the height is to ensure that the suspension can move through it’s normal range of motion without running out of travel. The strut mounting height can be adjusted with the Caster Camber plates. ![]() Remove the rivet with a chisel or drill.ġ2. Determine the correct strut height adjustment. There may be a rivet (or two) holding the plate in place. Remove the top plate from the strut tower. Remove the large top washer, strut bushing, and the steel sleeve inside the bushing. Note: the easiest way to loosen the strut nut is with an air powered impact wrench. Remove the large nut on the top of the strut and the nuts and bolt which hold the factory strut adjustment plate. Support it just enough to take the weight off the strut, so the jack is slightly loaded.ģ. Raise one front control arm slightly with a floor jack. Consult your owners manual for proper jacking points.Ģ. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. ![]() After installing the plates, adjust the strut position to match these measurements for the drive to the alignment shop.ġ. If you will be driving the car to the alignment shop, measure the position of the strut before starting. Note: An alignment must be performed after installing the camber plates. ![]()
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