I'd like to raise my rear about 1/2 an inch as I've decided it sits a little lower in the rear than the front, i.e. doesn't look level. Can anyone tell me if it is a do-it-yourself job or special tools/equipment are required? I do not plan to do the alignment right away and don't believe there will be any serious consequences of such a small change. My driving is local, on decent roads and no imminent plans for track use. TIA

 

Do you have the spanner wrenches that come with the coil-overs? Those might be considered "special" tools.
I will let the real expertts chime in, but from having watched my mechanics do it a few times, it is not difficult at all (a bit time consuming, yes, difficult, no).

I am certain that re-alignment is a must, unless you do not care about handling, safety, tire wear, etc.

 

"I am certain that re-alignment is a must, unless you do not care about handling, safety, tire wear, etc."

I just had mine raised 20 mm front and rear (got tired of bottoming out) by a Porsche Master Tech who said realignment was not needed.

 

hmm, interesting. If re-alignment is not needed, that would indeed be great.

 

jim......call me..we will call the master!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

i also do not think it is required.......

 

It might be nice to use wheel scales to make sure one doesn't over-do one side of the car to make it "look level". Handling suffers if one puts some "wedge" into the spring settings.