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    Front suspension lift

    I am looking to lift my front suspension a little bit. Does anyone know where I can get some spacers like these?

    Thanks!





    #2
    Add spring pads and get a new pair of top hats - old ones/originals collapse over time.


    1991 325iS turbo

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      #3
      My top hats have less then 2,000 miles on them. Maybe I can add a spring pad though?

      I’ve got vogtland springs and KYB’s. Love the comfortable ride, but I want to bring the front up to match the back.

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        #4
        How tall are stock e30 Springs? I think the IX springs will give a inch or so (I have a refinished set I’m not using since I went to coilovers)...
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          #5
          Ak is showing a strut mount which could be at fault. Top hats are metal and if someone put in an e90 version you can go back to stock to gain a bit of height. You can also get thicker spring pads
          Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

          https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
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            #6
            Hey guys really appericate all the replies.

            My suspension is all in proper working order. I replaced the stock setup with Vogtland springs and KYBÂ’s about 2,000 miles ago. At that time, I replaced the top hats with good quality German made e30 units, but reused the original spring pads. Suspension works great, just looking to lift the front up without replacing the springs.

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              #7
              Thicker spring pads may be a good place to start. What’s the thickest option?

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                #8
                I believe they go 3 (stock), 5 & 10mm and that you also stack them for fine tuning.
                Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

                https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
                Alice the Time Capsule
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
                87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220

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                  #9
                  Excellent, thank you. Do you think stacking 3 of the 10mm will be too much? Also, just want to clarify before I place my order, I just want to stack the top pads, and keep one bottom pad?

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