Lowering torsion bar

  1. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Netherlands Posts: 31 1.1i mk2
    #1
    Hey guys,

    Ive been looking around to get my saxo lowered, but here in the netherlands i couldnt find any garage that would be bothered to lower the torsion bars, and fitting front springs only wouldve been 210 euro's (which is like, 150 pounds?)
    So im kind of running out of options, i used to work on mopeds in a shop couple of years ago, changing cylinders, pistons etc. so im wondering if i could do it myself?
    Really dont want to mess it up though.
    Any idea's?

    Thanks!
  2. Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)
    #2
    It's pretty simple, Just takes a while.

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=240715
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=240751
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #3
    http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm

    good guide fills in the details on the left hand side of the car
  4. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Cupar Fife Posts: 1712 1600 16v VTS 1600 8v VTR 1400 16v Clio Sport
    #4
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...60#post4610560

    thts the thread i just did for u
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Sheffield Posts: 276 Peugeot 106 GTi, Clio 172
    #5
    Daunting at first, but nothing too difficult.
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 249 1.8 astra sri
    #6
    Heard its easy peasy once you get your head around it
  7. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Netherlands Posts: 31 1.1i mk2
    #7
    Alright, thanks guys!

    I'll just give it a shot, put down the parts in a row so i know i wont forget any.
    And just go slow with it.
    I'll start WD40ing the bitch!
  8. L-plater Joined: Apr 2010 Southampton Posts: 50 Saxo 1.1i
    #8
    Go for gold buddy,
    dont forget to put everything back in its original place
  9. Newbie Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1
    #9
    Took me a couple of days, all that is really needed is take your time and plenty of WD40 haha, and maybe a bit of heat ( heat the arm not the torsion bar ) and copper-eaze up afterwards helps alot!