TrannyLover Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Disclaimer- don't try this, it's dangerous I found a way to easily lift the front of my tc for a little extra ground clearance. Takes about 20 min with just hand tools Remove the wheel, loosen the bolt that clamps the knuckle to the strut and slide the knuckle down the strut about 3/4". I was able to gain about 1" of ground clearance. The car has no change in handling and I'm really happy with the outcome. This gives the knuckle slightly less strut to clamp to so it could potentially bend the bottom of the strut if you hit something really hard but I don't see it being much of an issue. Edited November 26, 2016 by TrannyLover Picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrannyLover Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Here's the bottom of the strut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fifty150 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 4 hours ago, TrannyLover said: don't try this, it's dangerous You are correct. It looks unsafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) I will pass on the suspension lift, The Safety loop for the strut is disabled. Edited November 27, 2016 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 What would Chip Foose do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrannyLover Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 You're being dramatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrannyLover Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Also, your name is fifty150 and you're telling me something is unsafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That's half of the structural integrity of the McPherson strut tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrannyLover Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Oh no! Half? How are you able to calculate that? Are you using a cad system? I better rethink my design.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Well, that escalated quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperVan Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Don't miss TrannyLover's other pro-tips! Including: - Remove unnecessary weight and drag to improve fuel economy. Just remove the rear passenger side wheel! - DIY window tinting using black duct tape! - Run a hose from your exhaust into your vehicle cabin to reduce pollution and waste! And remember kids, Tranny's need love too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 10 hours ago, DapperVan said: Tranny's need love too! The Crying Game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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