Rear loweing springs when up on hoist?

[Lux]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

The car was on hoist yesterday without issue so I think all is good.

What does this mean?(rear dampers are not short enough)

The rear dampers are what limit the travel of the rear torsion beam at full extension, which happens when the vehicle is hoisted.

A lowering spring (which is shorter) can sometimes free-float when the wheels leave the ground if the damper's full extension can't contain it.

This more often happens when lowering springs are installed without upgrading the damper to something shorter.

They are sometimes called shock absorber in USA. I've long given up regionalised slang in favour of the international engineering standard... in this case, it's real name is a damper. Sorry for the confusion!

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by Lux

The rear dampers are what limit the travel of the rear torsion beam at full extension, which happens when the vehicle is hoisted.

A lowering spring (which is shorter) can sometimes free-float when the wheels leave the ground if the damper's full extension can't contain it.

This more often happens when lowering springs are installed without upgrading the damper to something shorter.

They are sometimes called shock absorber in USA. I've long given up regionalised slang in favour of the international engineering standard... in this case, it's real name is a damper. Sorry for the confusion!

I had a feeling you were referring to the shock absorber.

The only time my wheels will be leaving the ground is when its jack/hoisted so it shouldint be a problem then.

I dont drive agressivly or do over the speed limit either.I drive my car like grandma.Never understood the need to speed or drive aggressivly.

I will rephrase:I understand why people speed and drive aggressivly but its not for me.