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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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I'm in need of a 10mm urethane spacer to go with my Adamesh lowering springs, as they are a tad too low for me. Does anyone make a universal one? I've looked and cannot find anything. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 02:12 PM
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Springs will tear urethane to shreds. You need solid spacers. Better, get the proper springs for your desired ride height.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 02:25 PM
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I recall when I did an engine transplant in my XJS I needed to remove some nylon spacers that the factory installed under the springs. They were 1/8" thick with a hole in the center. Not a big deal and I'm sure you can make them. They were just flat .
 
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Springs will tear urethane to shreds. You need solid spacers. Better, get the proper springs for your desired ride height.
I've used them many times before in other cars and they have never been damaged.

I wish it were that simple.....as very few co's make springs for this car, no one has the .75" drop that I want. Everyone is too little or too much, hence the spacer idea.

I think Whiteline makes what i'm looking for.
 
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Originally Posted by jagtoes
I recall when I did an engine transplant in my XJS I needed to remove some nylon spacers that the factory installed under the springs. They were 1/8" thick with a hole in the center. Not a big deal and I'm sure you can make them. They were just flat .
That is a great idea, tnx!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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Jaguar makes them too. Part number MJA2162AA
 
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 09:46 PM
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Go to your local machine shop . when Installed my H&R springs I found them to be a little to low ,so I had alluminium spacers made up. very inexpensive.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by multistrada74
I'm in need of a 10mm urethane spacer to go with my Adamesh lowering springs, as they are a tad too low for me. Does anyone make a universal one? I've looked and cannot find anything. Thanks.
Do you have a picture of your lowered car? I'm curious how it looks with Adamesh springs as I've bought a set too but not put them on the car yet.:-)



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I wish it were that simple.....as very few co's make springs for this car, no one has the .75" drop that I want. Everyone is too little or too much, hence the spacer idea.
I think you should go for Spires springs, they only lower around 18-22mm.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by peterv8
Do you have a picture of your lowered car? I'm curious how it looks with Adamesh springs as I've bought a set too but not put them on the car yet.:-)I think you should go for Spires springs, they only lower around 18-22mm.
Eibach springs 20mms drop
 
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by peterv8
Do you have a picture of your lowered car? I'm curious how it looks with Adamesh springs as I've bought a set too but not put them on the car yet.:-)





I think you should go for Spires springs, they only lower around 18-22mm.
spires won't work, as the spring rate is too low for the 5.0. trust me, I've done the research on them ALL.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sherbercars
Go to your local machine shop . when Installed my H&R springs I found them to be a little to low ,so I had alluminium spacers made up. very inexpensive.
That is a really goo idea, tnx.
 
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