Somewhat of a silly question, but can anyone think of a way to slightly raise (about 1/4") the front suspension without resulting to coilovers?

I'm currently running B8 Bilstein struts and H&R springs. I constantly rub the edge of the fender when pulling out of my garage/driveway, etc. I really like the suspension and don't want to buy coilovers to solve this one issue.

Any ideas/suggestions?

 

Solve the driveway issue and leave the suspension alone. Temporarily put a board or a thick piece of rubber just for pulling the car in and out.

 

Nothing really wrong with my driveway. I was just using that scenario as an example when my tires rub the edge of the fender.

 

proper fitting wheels and tires shouldnt rub so I would start there

 

I'm running gt2 size wheels and tires. Sure, if I go back to turbo wheels with a less aggressive offset my issue will be solved, but not going that route.

 

I am running larger than GT2 sizes with no rubbing...are your fenders rolled? Have you modfied the radiator brackets?
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Yes, fenders are rolled. Didn't modify radiator bracket yet cause I'm not rubbing there. I'm rubbing on the edge/bottom of the fender. Also based on your pic, I'm sure you are not running H&R springs on that car. I would guess your springs are much stiffer then mine and have more aggressive camber in the front.

 

Gotcha - well looks like you have some options, camber, stiffer springs etc.

 

Well some sort of plate to go on top of the strut between the body and the strut. There might not be enough threads on the strut mount for this though. Maybe one to go right on top of the spring in the strut assembly. Either of these would act as a shim. You would want to put some sort of film "tape" on them to prevent a rattle, clank,clunk. Hit up local metal supply and pick up some Al and get the jig saw and file out I guess? Plasma cutter if your fancy.

 

Thanks for the suggestions r6vr6.

Went to local hardware store and found a very hard rubber 5/8" ID x 1" OD hose. I slid it over the first bottom coil just like the original thin clear sleeve is. Seemed to do the trick. Didn't drive the car yet buy the front looks slightly higher.