We need to organise a Finmere dayCitroJim wrote:Well, I don't know Paul but for me it's never been conspicuously successful but that's perhaps me. I hate adjusting height. Rattiva needs doing and I may well just throw in the towel and go and see Pleiades...citroenxm wrote: Ive VERY sucessfully corrected rear heights with the back on ramps and the front on the ground... Just look at it as though the car is on a hill! It works exactly the same...
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Good thinking XacXac wrote: We need to organise a Finmere day
We ned to organise a mass rideheight adjustment day My Activa could do with a tweak too..
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I'll talk to Tippy and hopefully there will be a paintball free weekend soonCitroJim wrote:Good thinking XacXac wrote: We need to organise a Finmere day
We ned to organise a mass rideheight adjustment day My Activa could do with a tweak too..
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yep i know i was just adding my two pence worthgadgetgricey wrote:I was actually referring to Paul's commentscitronut wrote:if you are doing it with one pair i would think it will be better faceing up hill as this will make the car more level,gadgetgricey wrote:Well turns out its going to have to be down hill, as only possess two ramps. Dave -
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I'm a bit lost with this talk of how difficult adjusting the ride height is and needing both end of the car up on ramps
As Paul states you only need to get whatever end of the car you are working on up on ramps, the other can stay on the ground.
Again as Paul states use the wheel arches to assess to the ride height, roughly three fingers clearance between the front wheel and arch, then the top of the back wheel roughly in line with the wheel arch at the back, simples.
To finely adjust the height, loosen the 11mm headed clamp bolt then with the engine running either pull down or push up the car to the required height and whilst holding it in position tighten the bolt, what's all this complication and fuss? 15 minute job including getting the ramps out and putting them back
As Paul states you only need to get whatever end of the car you are working on up on ramps, the other can stay on the ground.
Again as Paul states use the wheel arches to assess to the ride height, roughly three fingers clearance between the front wheel and arch, then the top of the back wheel roughly in line with the wheel arch at the back, simples.
To finely adjust the height, loosen the 11mm headed clamp bolt then with the engine running either pull down or push up the car to the required height and whilst holding it in position tighten the bolt, what's all this complication and fuss? 15 minute job including getting the ramps out and putting them back
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+1DickieG wrote:I'm a bit lost with this talk of how difficult adjusting the ride height is and needing both end of the car up on ramps
As Paul states you only need to get whatever end of the car you are working on up on ramps, the other can stay on the ground.
Again as Paul states use the wheel arches to assess to the ride height, roughly three fingers clearance between the front wheel and arch, then the top of the back wheel roughly in line with the wheel arch at the back, simples.
To finely adjust the height, loosen the 11mm headed clamp bolt then with the engine running either pull down or push up the car to the required height and whilst holding it in position tighten the bolt, what's all this complication and fuss? 15 minute job including getting the ramps out and putting them back
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chris... dickie... wow.. i was beginning to think i was the only one who found these easy cars to work on and setup.....
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Remember, don't stick your finger in the wheel arch while you're adjusting the height!
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Too true! Even with a ramp they are a complete nightmare.CitroJim wrote:Trouble is, without a pit or a ramp they're a devil to adjust.
I had mine on a mate's four poster and, I cannot remember exactly, but it seemed to take hours before I was satisfied that the front and rear heights were in spec. It is trial and error.
Now if you had the proper Citroen Tool - life would be a dream! As it is a long lever, you have the leverage to move the adjuster minute amounts. A useful tool to have. Not sure if anyone has one on the Forum.
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Good lord if you were using that method no wonder it took so long, how many times did you under/overshoot the correct height? There's no need for a special tool to use that method as any lever that fits can be improvised.Rhothgar wrote:Too true! Even with a ramp they are a complete nightmare.CitroJim wrote:Trouble is, without a pit or a ramp they're a devil to adjust.
I had mine on a mate's four poster and, I cannot remember exactly, but it seemed to take hours before I was satisfied that the front and rear heights were in spec. It is trial and error.
Now if you had the proper Citroën Tool - life would be a dream! As it is a long lever, you have the leverage to move the adjuster minute amounts. A useful tool to have. Not sure if anyone has one on the Forum.
I never use that method now as it's soooo hit and miss, try the one I described in my post above and get the job done in a fraction of the time.
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Definitely agree, I just pulled Cassy down to the right height, tightened the clamp and the job was done.DickieG wrote:Good lord if you were using that method no wonder it took so long, how many times did you under/overshoot the correct height? There's no need for a special tool to use that method as any lever that fits can be improvised.Rhothgar wrote:Too true! Even with a ramp they are a complete nightmare.CitroJim wrote:Trouble is, without a pit or a ramp they're a devil to adjust.
I had mine on a mate's four poster and, I cannot remember exactly, but it seemed to take hours before I was satisfied that the front and rear heights were in spec. It is trial and error.
Now if you had the proper Citroën Tool - life would be a dream! As it is a long lever, you have the leverage to move the adjuster minute amounts. A useful tool to have. Not sure if anyone has one on the Forum.
I never use that method now as it's soooo hit and miss, try the one I described in my post above and get the job done in a fraction of the time.
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At work at the moment so cant find the pictures on here for the Rear height controller.DickieG wrote: To finely adjust the height, loosen the 11mm headed clamp bolt then with the engine running either pull down or push up the car to the required height and whilst holding it in position tighten the bolt, what's all this complication and fuss? 15 minute job including getting the ramps out and putting them back
Cant place the 11mm headed clamp bolt????
Two bolts hold the RHC to the cradle.
Three bolts hold the cradle to the Car.
Two bolts hold the bracket to the Rear Anti roll bar.
Off at three today so probably going to have time to look tonight, just want to get clear in my head what I'm adjusting.
15 mins, may be a bit optimisitc though , but I'll give it a go.
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follow the plastic clip dave to the anti roll bar clamp.. then the clamp it tightend with a single 11bolt... undo it slightly just to loosen it...
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