Raising PT Cruiser???

[KevinM]

OK you guys I want to do the exact opposite of what most of you do.

I bought my 03 GT in Dec and am looking at the possibility of doing a road trip to Idaho where I could well do some serious miles on seriously bad USFS gravel - potholes, washboard, ruts, etc. I have three times in the past lost transmission oil pans on these roads. I am sure most of you are cringing at what I want to do with/to my GT but - hey - it's my GT!

Anyway it is seriously ungood to lose a tranny or main oil pan on these roads, they are not well travelled and rescue could be a LONG time coming.

Is there a good way to raise a PT by a couple of inches? When I was a kid (dating myself now) they used to raise cars by screwing aluminum (I think) square "screws" (sounds weird, square screws but that is kinda what they were) into springs to raise cars. Are these still around? Are they safe? That is probably my preferred solution, then I could take them out after the trip. Or new springs or air shocks?

[CREWZIN]

Kevin,

Sounds like an air lift kit would just do the trick. Here's one site with something to look at...there are probably others. Then you could adjust your PT to whatever level you desire.

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/stores/...tGroup_ID=2059

[COP TZER]

you could put in some stock spring for the nonturbo. I think they are a bit higher... Or pick up some coil overs

[OurPTGT]

From one Kevin to another. [?]The things you are referring to are sold by JCWhitney. They have several diff kinds. Good Luck and WELCOME! [^]

[MX-5]

I raise the rear for racing and weight distribution.

I installed the Air-Lift kit below:

On-Line Catalog

Current Vehicle: 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER More Products

>Home >Load Assist Kit for Coil Springs >Air Lift 1000 Rear; Coil Spring Leveling Kit
Description: Air Lift 1000 Rear; Coil Spring Leveling Kit;

Part No: 60788
Price: $98.50

Features
Provides More Stable Ride
Improves Handling And Braking
Fits Open Coil Springs
Up to 1,000 lbs. of Leveling Capacity
Air Adjustable; Custom Tune
Reduce Roll/Sway
Tough Molded Polyurethane
One Year Limited Warranty




http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.htm

[GT_Firebreather]

My advice... rent a Mustang for the trip... lol.

[KevinM]

All, Thanks much for the advice! I think GT_Firebreather has the best advice, "take another vehicle", I have a 1994 Buick Century (BORRRING), maybe I will jack it up somehow! KevinM

[Kirby]

Check the PT Links site for the potential 4WD PT. Courtessy of the Mitsu EVO probably.