Hi, I searched, but could not find a definitive 'how to'. How do I adjust the front and rear shocks on my '99 355? I can't figure out how to 'unlock' the collar to turn it. Also, do I just use a spanner wrench? Thanks, Larry
It's ridiculously easy - the red computer controlled "coupler" sitting on top of the shock pulls off once you remove the thin safety clip wire. Then you can just turn the adjuster with your fingers. vty, --Dennis
The big trick is to ensure you have them set evenly - so you don't get the car of tilt - and really mess up the ride...
So, how exactly does one adjust the front shocks? More specifically, how do you 'unlock' the collar on the front? I do not see a 'safety clip wire'. Thanks!
Does anyone know how to adjust the front shocks? I would like to lower them about 1/2". Thanks! Larry
Soak the threads in penetrating oil, and then give the lower perch a good whack with a hammer and a screwdriver in one of the low spots on the ring nut. Use calipers to measure, and go down 1/8" at a time. 1/4" of threads on the shock body equals around 1/2" of distance from the top of the tire to the fender.
Larry... I sympathise with you here... you badly worded a question but it has got lost further....You mean you'd like to adjust the ride height, not the shock absorber settings. To adjust the spring platforms, you need to overcome the tightness of the locknut. I use a hard plastic punch and a hammer to crack it off, so that it doesn't damage it. Then turn it down out the way. next step is tricky... the springs have a large amount of static preload, and the main platform will be stiff to turn. The easiest way to turn it is to disconnect the lower shock mount, and just turn the whole shock body within the platform nut, rather than trying to turn the nut, which has a rubber spring seat fighting against you. it's important to detach the electrical shock adjuster on top of the assembly first, as rotating the lower section may move it further than the adjuster allows internally. Once you have rotated the shock body your desired amount (being very careful to turn it the correct way, and also making careful note of how far you turn it by counting the half turns), you then tighten the lock nut back up and duplicate the change to the other side of the car. If you are unsure how to follow these instructions, you should get an expert to do it for you. Strictly, you should check the corner weights before making the change, as you can adjust them at the same time. It's really a job for a specialist race tuner, but you can have a go if you are absolutely competent with tools and theory. Once lowered, you need to check and adjust the camber and toe, as it will change. You may find the camber is just more than it was, which is fine, but the static toe will change, and needs to be reset to its' correct setting.
