JayCC 0 Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) Hi, I've put some standard front springs back on my 205 (it previously had some 50-60mm drop springs on the front) I have not touched the back, and need some opinions if it looks like it needs raising. I think it needs raising a little. What do you think? Edited July 20, 2008 by JayCC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 20, 2008 Pic3 I would definitely raise it - (or take Rik Waller out of the boot) Just put mine back to standard and IMO much better drive for a road car.- I am an old softy, though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCC 0 Posted July 20, 2008 I noticed the difference instantly when putting the front springs back on. So more refined on our B roads. Peugeot got it right 1st time. The beam looks like its in good condition so hopefully it wont fall to bits when i raise it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari Boy 11 Posted July 20, 2008 Yep, get the back up a little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti-si 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Get that back raised up a spline or maybe even two I'd say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCC 0 Posted July 20, 2008 I've not touched a rear beam before. Will i need one of those reverseable hammers used in that episode of Wheeler Dealers to remove the torsion bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted July 20, 2008 It needs raising a little. Get that back raised up a spline or maybe even two I'd say Don't use the spline method, its a bodge method & you risk killing the rear beam doing it. If you are at all unsure about the condition of your beam you might as well give it a full refurb & then you can set the torsion bars free at both ends & set the rear ride height to anything you want. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsimister 10 Posted July 20, 2008 Well done. They're best as standard on our decaying roads. More suspension travel and supple springs mean you can actually drive faster without being bashed to bits. Jean Baudin knew what he was doing when he designed the 205's suspension and finalised the settings, and factory-spec hot Peugeots haven't been the same since he retired. World rally cars are softly sprung and have lots of wheel travel, so it makes sense for a road car to tilt in that direction rather than trying to be a fugitive from a smooth racetrack. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
