1.4 205 1994 rear suspension

I have fitted 14" wheels with winter tires from a previously owned 406, so
now I am looking for at site with instructions on how to make my 205 rear
end higher.
Problem is that the wheels are touching the chassis when accelerating and
turning...

Anyone who can help?

Brgds
Henning, Denmark.

 

The simple answer is why? If it was a high powered thingummy which
might look good souped up then maybe it would be a good idea, but a
1.4 205?

 

"malc" <> skrev i meddelelsen

The simple answer is why? If it was a high powered thingummy which
might look good souped up then maybe it would be a good idea, but a
1.4 205?

--
Malc
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Hehe - the simple answer (qustion?) is: because I had theese wheels in my
garage with almost new wintertyres, and by fitting them i saved 5000 dkr /
750 euro / 1000 us$.
(Which is one third of the value of the car here in Denmark).

/Henning, Denmark.

 

My best suggestion would be not to accelerate or turn then ;-)

 

Assuming the 1.4 205 has torsion bar rear suspension set-up, like my 1990
205 GTI, I believe the only way to increase the ride height is to support
the entire rear end of the car, remove the roadwheels, and undo the torsion
bars one side at a time and release the bar from the suspension assembly.
You should then be able to pull down the assembly and then refit the bar.
Make sure you carefully measure the height from the centre of the hub to the
lower lip of the wheel arch, and get it the same both sides, or the car will
sit lopsided afterwards.

Unless you are a confident Do-it-Yourself mechanic, this job would be better
done by a trained car mechanic.Also, I cannot guarantee that doing this work
will give you the extra height you seem to need to give clearance for the
14" wheels.

Squibby, UK

 

I have found a Danish homepage with a similar description (and a few photos)
regarding lowering.
Hoping for a how-to-do site, with drawings etc. There is so much out there
on the internet, but unfortunately I haven't found the right site (yet...)

Being a marine engineer, I am a quite confident DIY mechanic

Brgds
Hennig, Denmark.

 

In all seriousness though, if you are fitting non standard wheels and
have to modify the suspension geometry to suit, will it affect your
insurance?
-
Malc

 

"malc" <> skrev i meddelelsen

In all seriousness though, if you are fitting non standard wheels and
have to modify the suspension geometry to suit, will it affect your
insurance?
-
Malc

 

Bad news - have now found some links to check for "legallity" of these tires
and they are actually to large for dansih rules.
So next step is to find alternatives..

Anyways - thanks for the assistance!

Thanks & Brgds
Henning, Denmark