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leesaxo1000cc
2nd June 2004, 23:38
Right then i got a 1.0 saxo and have jUSt finished lowering the front end 45mm with Koni springs but i am a little confused about the back end?

I understand that you lower the back end by adjusting the torsion bars but once lowered is their anything that NEEDS 2B REPLACED?

Scott
2nd June 2004, 23:44
no nothing needs to be replaced.

But if your car is a little older then be prepared for a tough time if the bars are seized smileys/smiley3.gif

Storm_Force
2nd June 2004, 23:49
If your become a premium member there is a guide on how to it, if your not confident to do it yourself its best to let your local garage do it for you. Thats what I done and they done a good job.

leesaxo1000cc
2nd June 2004, 23:59
Cheers lads can see a long session of banging and swearing on saturday then!

Scott
3rd June 2004, 00:09
if its not seized you should find it easier than the front

barrett
3rd June 2004, 00:09
lol yeah.... become a premium member and ease the painsmileys/smiley2.gif

DevilDamo
3rd June 2004, 02:05
or... get a professional to do it. there are loads of people who do it for a living and dont charge THAT much for doing it.

i got mine lowered 40mm front and back and cost me £80. i do know the bloke, but usually he does them for about £90. obviously springs are on top of that.

can also take a minimum of 4 hours. it took him about 5/6 hours, but for that kind of money, i was in no hurry.