lowering rear

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 yateley Posts: 776 mrk 2 vtr cammed more to come :)
    #1
    guys i know the rear of the saox's is just a case of undoing a bolt on each side and dropping it is this hard to u can u mess it up ? or do any damge to the car ? mrk 1 saxo by the way ?
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Epsom, Surrey Posts: 243 V to the T to the R
    #2
    Yeah you can if you dont know what your doing. probs best to get someone who knows how to do it or get a garage to messure it as some people do it by the "notches" method! im not an expert but don't go undoing bolts and 'dropping it' lol.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 wigan Posts: 3787 citroen saxo 1.1 forte(sold) sierra sapphire 1.8 v
    #3
    tbh it really isnt a case of undoing two bolts and droping it im affraid lol
  4. West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stephen34 View Post
    guys i know the rear of the saox's is just a case of undoing a bolt on each side and dropping it is this hard to u can u mess it up ? or do any damge to the car ? mrk 1 saxo by the way ?
    If only it was that easy!

    There are 4 torx t40 bolts to undo, 1 at each end of both the torsion bars
    2x 13mm bolts to undo on the anti roll bar end plates

    Theres 6 straight off and thats not even the half of it

    Depending how easy you want to make it for yourself theres also several other things that can be removed to aid the process:

    dampers
    anti roll bar (not necessary but some people so remove them so the anti roll bar plates are out of the way as drivers side one covers one of the torsion bar ends
    trailing arm brake line bracket - allows easier access to some of the torsion bar bolts
    Then theres the offset washers that hold the torsion bars into place.
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Llynfi Valley Posts: 420 Citroen Saxo VTR
    #5
    How much is the going rate for a garage to lower the rear end guys. I want mine done as soon as i m.o.t it
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 wigan Posts: 3787 citroen saxo 1.1 forte(sold) sierra sapphire 1.8 v
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Liio View Post
    How much is the going rate for a garage to lower the rear end guys. I want mine done as soon as i m.o.t it

    better off checking yourlocal section and seeing of anyones offering a lowering service, i kno garages are charging daft prices but cant remember how much
  7. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Llynfi Valley Posts: 420 Citroen Saxo VTR
    #7
    Ok cheers for the info
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 arbroath Posts: 131 corsa sport 1 ltr saxo furio 1.4
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Liio View Post
    How much is the going rate for a garage to lower the rear end guys. I want mine done as soon as i m.o.t it
    too much
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #9
    normally between £60-£100. garage round the corner from me charge £40
  10. L-plater Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 30
    #10
    http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm
  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Mansfield Posts: 963 Renault Twingo 1.2 TCE GT Turbo.
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom View Post
    normally between £60-£100. garage round the corner from me charge £40
    how much... my mates a mechanic... lowering my back end for £20, didnt realise how good the deal i was getting was
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 wigan Posts: 3787 citroen saxo 1.1 forte(sold) sierra sapphire 1.8 v
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DannoWilko View Post
    how much... my mates a mechanic... lowering my back end for £20, didnt realise how good the deal i was getting was

    thats not a good deal!









    thats a fuking exalant deal
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed
    #13
    £150 plus round here. Mechanics hate woring on rusty torsion bars. And so do I tbh
  14. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 2728 White mk1 VTS
    #14
    ive had quote from 50 quid (off a mate) to 360 quid from a garage lol....
  15. West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S
    #15
    It depends entirely on which method people are using to lower it.

    I suspect that if someone is willing to do the torsion bars for £20 they either havn't got a clue how long it can potentially take to do it all properly, or they are using the cowboy incorrect method of notches/splines.

    The incorrect method is easy, it is a quick buck for some places and they couldnt give a toss about damaging various components.

    If you read up on lowering and gain a greater understanding of what both methods involve then you would see why there is such a difference in price.


    Many garages quote a ridiculously silly price regardless of which method they use, ive heard of garages quoting well over £200 just because they really dont want the hassle of doing it. These aren't accurate prices to go on as they just overprice it as the job can be unpredictable at times depending on the condition of parts etc and then becomes not cost effective.

    There are alot of people on this forum who know exactly how to do it properly and as far as i know the fair cost they charge varies between £60-£100 or there abouts.
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi
    #16
    for lowering rear alone i charge £45, imo, the hardest parts is getting the washer back in on the drivers side of the front torsion bar lol, can be fidly getting it in sometimes.