lift but something is wrong

[santalars]

Over the weekend I installed a 2" lift kit (Paddocks heavy duty with pro comp, springs and shocks only).

I'm not sure, but i suspect that the previous owner has installed -2" turrets at the front. The front shocks currently will have approx 2" upward travel available. I think this cannot be right.

Could someone please give me the distance between the spring retainer and the top shock mount for a regular size turret so that I can check where I am.

Two further questions:

Will I need regular length turrets, or +2" turrets for the lift kit?

Can I put in original (cylinder shape) turrets or should i go with customised aftermarket turrets?

Despite the above the performance of the suspension on road is very well and the car is nicely levelled.

Your help is once again much appreciated.

[nicks90]

with +2" procomp shocks - you should be able to compress the axle right up to the bumpstop without the shock bottoming out using standard height shock mounts.

On my 90 i have probably about 5mm of up travel left in the shock when the axle is touching the stops.

[Anderzander]

With a tape measure in the garage now - the std turrets are approx 10 1/4" from the top edge to the bottom of the flange.

I've two std ones spare if you want to replace the ones you have.

You shouldn't need to put after-market turrets on if all you are after is the lift. +2" turrets will give you 2" more compression travel but 2" less rebound travel.

[santalars]

Many thanks for that.

Exactly the information I was looking for.

Anderzander, I will PM in case I'm interested. Thanks for the offer and for measuring.