Lift up for the R4

[R4 1971]

Hi Guys,

Is there anybody that can give me advice on how i go about raising my R4. I would like it to be around 5-10 cm higher.

Thanks for the tips.

Mandi

 

[DavidN]

By re-adjusting the torsion bars you can gain some height.
I don't know if you'll be able to get additional 5 Centimeters though.

Adjusting the torsion bars will require a special tool.

The Rallye R4s have some special front dampers as well.
(They are reeinforced and come with an additional spring. You can find them on eBay France from time to time, they are around 220 Euros/Pair.)

Here's a pic...

 

[angel]

The R4 has lots of negative travel on its suspension, so by doing what David described you can gain some ride height (and lose on negative travel).
The minus side is that up front, driveshaft UJs are forced to work at greater angles, therefore wearing faster.