I recently put a set of reconditioned BBS 14x6.5 wheels with 195/60-14 tires on my 1976 Rabbit. They look nice and the car drives well.
However, when I hit a significant bump in the road, the left front tire scrapes the front fender! That one wheel is the only wheel that I have noticed scraping like that, even though the car seems to sit level all the way around.
I just installed a new set of Boge Turbogas shocks, so I know the shocks are good.
I noticed yesterday that just standing on the front bumper I can almost get the fender to contact the wheel. I only weigh about 200 pounds, so I can easily see why the tire is scraping out on the road.
I'm guessing the springs are old and sagging, so I've been looking for a replacement set. However, everything I have run across so far is designed to stiffen and LOWER the suspension.
I've outgrown the need for speed, and don't want to lower my car anymore than it already is. I wouldn't mind a bit stronger spring, but I don't want to lose my stock ride quality either.
Can anyone direct me to a source of springs for my 1976 Rabbit?
Thanks,
Anthony