I got my Tein H Tech springs installed last week and when I got the car back it sat higher than with stock springs. I searched other threads and saw the preload information. I loosened the two upper control arm bolts on each side and it let the front suspension settle close to what the manufacturer states. The problem is that I can't figure out the rear springs. The rear is now 3/16" higher than stock and I don't know what could have been preloaded or what to look at to fix this problem. Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

 

When I first installed my mazdaspeed springs, it sat higher than stock, but after a few days it slowly settled to the correct height. How long has it been?

 

I had them installed on Thursday but I haven't really driven much since the install.

 

Keep us posted after they settle a bit more. I just purchased the H-tech springs and I'm planning to install them in a week. I'll let you know how mine goes.

 

Grey ghost.....they should settle a little. I would urge you call Tein and discuss this issue with their tech support. The car should have settled by now!!

BTW...the H-tech's only lower the front 1.02" and the rear .31". How did you measure prior to the install?

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- Irish

 

After driving it yesterday the rear is starting to settle so things are looking up. The front has dropped between 5/8 and 11/16 and the rear has dropped 1/16 from stock. Hopefully as I get a few more miles on it the springs will continue to settle. I might loosen the front again to see if I get any additional drop.