lowering a pug 405

ollie405 · Unread post by **ollie405** » 07 Dec 2004, 02:03

Hi, I want to lower my peugeot 405 estate !
Fitting lower springs on the front is not a problem, but how do I lower the rear suspension ???
Anyone know ?
Thanks
Ollie

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 07 Dec 2004, 02:21

Hi
The rear on a 405 is a torsion bar set up.
To lower it, all you do is pop the rear arm of the spline & move it around a notch or 2.
Yeah right, Its a real sod of a job to do because everything will be siezed & wont undo.
Check out the link below for an idea of what funs involved in doing this
http://www.tuning.co.uk/puglowering/lowering.htm

ollie405 · Unread post by **ollie405** » 08 Dec 2004, 21:20

Thanks for the info, I might try it on my "spares car" first
just to see.
cheers
Ollie

PeanutOil · Unread post by **PeanutOil** » 18 Dec 2004, 04:57

rather than lowering the rear, just fill it up with "stuff", about 150kg's worth, and be amazed at the new low ride height you have achieved.