Sacrilege? Lowered ride height?

E_Swift · Post by **E_Swift** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:59 pm

Pondering a 710K, but it appears it won't fit through 80" garage door opening. Don't want the Pinz to have to sit out during rainy season.

Have thought about different set of wheels/tires for storage - too much work.

Have considered taking off wheels and bolting on heavy duty low profile frames - same issue, too much work.

Has anyone used air springs to be able to adjust ride height on a Pinz? Or is this impossible?

Due to oversize tires currently mounted, I would need to lose about 6" of height to clear the 80" opening.

eToothpaste · Post by **eToothpaste** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:42 pm

There is a guy on these forums that fitted his 710 with air springs. You should find it in a search.

He is no longer active here, as I have tried a few times to contact him with no response. He lived in southwest Utah.

How about a bigger garage?

E_Swift · Post by **E_Swift** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:04 am

Thanks, found it. Looks promising.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3959&hilit=air+spring&start=15

rmel · Post by **rmel** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:15 am

If you have an older garage entrance, you may have standard 2x2x16" headers with several 2x4's above and below. It all adds up.
This can all be replaced with a "Gluelam" which can be considerably less in thickness and stronger. Then get yourself a door with
more sections, I've found one that is only 4" below the ceiling. This gets you at least 8" more clearance. I have the same problem
and looked into this -- it's on my wish list for to be done's. Don't putz with the suspension or tires you won't like that.

P.S. Don't ask the town building planners

They sting you on these changes $$$$$ and time -- didn't hear that from me

ron

GRCameron · Post by **GRCameron** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:41 am

You shouldn't need a permit to "repair" a garage door.

undysworld · Post by **undysworld** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:21 am

GRCameron wrote:You shouldn't need a permit to "repair" a garage door.

From my experience, that depends on the municipality. In Madison, WI, we once got popped for no building permit for replacing a toilet! Not putting in new rough plumbing, just bolting down a new crapper.

Here, replacing a door is much different than repairing a door. Still, I'd probably ask forgiveness instead of permission, and just do it, maybe on a weekend...

E_Swift · Post by **E_Swift** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:34 am

Thanks, guys. I am no stranger to renovations, but in this case I think the vehicle would need to give way. The garage is full on brick and masonry construction (Not just facade) and has a good 25yrs of seniority on any Pinz.

Anything I am missing as far as downsides of the air suspension, other than cost and the need to carry onboard air tank and a compressor?

pinzinator · Post by **pinzinator** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:33 am

Lower the garage floor somehow?

edzz · Post by **edzz** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:39 am

or...

GRCameron · Post by **GRCameron** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:12 am

undysworld wrote:
GRCameron wrote:You shouldn't need a permit to "repair" a garage door.
From my experience, that depends on the municipality. In Madison, WI, we once got popped for no building permit for replacing a toilet! Not putting in new rough plumbing, just bolting down a new crapper.

Here, replacing a door is much different than repairing a door. Still, I'd probably ask forgiveness instead of permission, and just do it, maybe on a weekend...

Wow! Here in Arizona things are a little different - more freedom. That's why my wife and I moved here from Kalifornia.

Pinzgauer Pete · Post by **Pinzgauer Pete** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:08 am

cant you just deflate the tires when entering the garage????

TechMOGogy · Post by **TechMOGogy** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:19 pm

Pinzgauer Pete wrote:cant you just deflate the tires when entering the garage????

x2
Where is the like button

E_Swift · Post by **E_Swift** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:30 pm

edzz wrote:or...

Edzz, what is going on there? Rubber donuts on the brake drums??

E_Swift · Post by **E_Swift** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:32 pm

TechMOGogy wrote:
Pinzgauer Pete wrote:cant you just deflate the tires when entering the garage????
x2
Where is the like button

Yeah, that was my first thought. Asked the current owner when I saw the car - said he had already tried that, at least down to 10psi. Showed me the scar on his garage opening. Assuming any lower there is a good risk of popping a bead out?

edzz · Post by **edzz** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:45 pm

E_Swift wrote:
edzz wrote:or...
Edzz, what is going on there? Rubber donuts on the brake drums??

It is my understanding that they are waiting to drive on-board a train that has height limits. The "wheels"
are just big enough to protect the brakes.

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