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Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:46 am

Tranny raise is the way to go. It will definitely help reduce (not completely get rid of) the camber issue.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:07 am

neonrick wrote: Heres another option instead of adjusting the spring plate on the torsion bar. NOK's drop extentions. Easy install and a great stance, about 2.75 inch drop.

I think I would rock this over those

Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:35 am

yea i was thinking 1 click on the rear out and 1 click on the in and then the 1" raise...

It should be about perfect...

Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:19 pm

How do I raise mine back up? Just picked up a 56 oval but the rear is way too low. Gotta raise the front too.

Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:40 am

If you dont know,call VW Dreams in Arlington and the guys will hook you up.

Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:23 pm

srj1200 wrote: Well, I made the mistake of pulling everything out and not marking anything, and I just got the pan back completely powdercoated and ready to reinstall these but not sure where to start. :shock: Any help?

Same problem :oops: Can anyone give me an idea on where i should start?

Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:27 am

Get an angle finder or protractor and have at it. Plan on doing it a few times til you get it right - get both plates around 12* and see how you like it. You will probably have to fiddle with it to get the ride height even left-to-right.

It's very very easy once you've done it a time or two.

Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:55 am

Can I combine NOK's drop extensions with adjustable spring plates for the maximum in suspension travel and adjustability?

Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:27 pm

kyle242gt wrote: Get an angle finder or protractor and have at it. Plan on doing it a few times til you get it right - get both plates around 12* and see how you like it. You will probably have to fiddle with it to get the ride height even left-to-right.

It's very very easy once you've done it a time or two.

THANKS! thats just what i needed, a place to start. I already picked up an angle finder but I had no idea what degree the plates are when they are at stock height. 12 is where i will start for sure! I was planning on dropping it one click too so...

Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:12 am

anybody know at what point you need to put in shorter shocks when you drop the rear? one outer, two outer? and will these do the trick?

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D9650

Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:10 am

Don't know for sure, but I'm down 2.5 clicks or so in the rear with stock length silver KYB's, no issues.

Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:07 am

New technology = the iphone has a app called the Clinometer - This clinometer (*) application is a (hopefully most accurate) slope finder tool on the iPhone. It can be applied on all edges of the iPhone/iPod touch (preferrably the ones without buttons) in every direction. It is designed to be as accurate as possible (normally in the range of ±0.1 degrees, although this might depend on the device).

I have it and it works real good =- been using it for carpentry mostly.

Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:42 pm

So how many splines did you go?

Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:48 pm

so, i lowered the rear of my 56 2 outer splines, and there's no travel left in the suspension... here;s the thing, i measured the starting angle of the spring plates and they were at about 11 degrees (and the car was pretty level, off by about a degree)... and the car was at "stock" height, or at least pretty high, here's a pic...

how were the spring plates at 11 degrees at that height? i thought stock was somewhere around 17-20 degrees... now, 2 splines has no travel left (and i measured the angle after 2 splines, a difference of about 16-17 degrees)... any ideas? will just notching the plates give me some suspension?

any help would be appreciated... here's how it sits now...

Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:46 pm

yes if you go two or more notches i WOULD use notched and extened springplates

Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:50 pm

I would extend your spring plates as well so your tires have more life and ride is better

Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:24 pm

yeah, i was planning on extending them too.... but will notching them give me enough room in the suspension if it's got none now? or will i have to raise it up a bit?

Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:08 pm

These came today! Very nice quality and powered coated to boot! Should lower the rear app. 2.75" and maintain proper toe.

Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:07 am

bjoy wrote: yeah, i was planning on extending them too.... but will notching them give me enough room in the suspension if it's got none now? or will i have to raise it up a bit?

Im 2 splines and notched plates and i have plenty of suspension. It doesnt bottom out anymore like it did before I notched the plates.I think you will be fine.

as for the bolt on drop extenders, you will have to cut off your bottom shock mounts in my case I didnt want to do that just incase I changed my mind later.

Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:58 am

thanks cason, yeah, i wasn't going to do the drop extensions, but i'm gonna get the spring plates extended to reduce toe-in...