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07-30-2007, 06:04 PM
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A local shop. I know it is just a little drop (1" front and 0.3" rear). However, there is absolutely no difference. I'm totally bummed.
07-30-2007, 06:07 PM
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Never fear, Jedi is here!
Your ride height didn't lower because the shop most likely did not pre-load the springs. Turn your wheel completely to one direction. Get in there and loosen the two upper control arm bolts. (very easy to do, no need to go back to the shop) I think it's a 17 mm???
Loosen then 80% of the way, let sit for 30 minutes, retighten and BINGO, your car will lower slightly and the springs will settle within a few days / week depending on how much you drive.
Your ride height didn't lower because the shop most likely did not pre-load the springs. Turn your wheel completely to one direction. Get in there and loosen the two upper control arm bolts. (very easy to do, no need to go back to the shop) I think it's a 17 mm???
Loosen then 80% of the way, let sit for 30 minutes, retighten and BINGO, your car will lower slightly and the springs will settle within a few days / week depending on how much you drive.
07-30-2007, 06:42 PM
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nope, not possible to preload the rears.
I've seen this happen a LOT with shops installing springs because normally everything is done while it's on a lift so there's no weight on the springs when they tighten them down.
Trust me, if they're installed properly, this should help fix it.
I've seen this happen a LOT with shops installing springs because normally everything is done while it's on a lift so there's no weight on the springs when they tighten them down.
Trust me, if they're installed properly, this should help fix it.
07-30-2007, 06:48 PM
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07-30-2007, 09:01 PM
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Never fear, Jedi is here!
Your ride height didn't lower because the shop most likely did not pre-load the springs. Turn your wheel completely to one direction. Get in there and loosen the two upper control arm bolts. (very easy to do, no need to go back to the shop) I think it's a 17 mm???
Loosen then 80% of the way, let sit for 30 minutes, retighten and BINGO, your car will lower slightly and the springs will settle within a few days / week depending on how much you drive.
Your ride height didn't lower because the shop most likely did not pre-load the springs. Turn your wheel completely to one direction. Get in there and loosen the two upper control arm bolts. (very easy to do, no need to go back to the shop) I think it's a 17 mm???
Loosen then 80% of the way, let sit for 30 minutes, retighten and BINGO, your car will lower slightly and the springs will settle within a few days / week depending on how much you drive.
07-30-2007, 10:50 PM
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07-31-2007, 12:51 PM
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Same thing happened to me when I got my Eibachs installed--rear looked good, but front looked same as before (supposed to be 1.2" drop). So I took it back to the shop and asked him to loosen the front upper control arm bolts while the car was on the ground, and it pretty much immediately dropped about an inch. Tightened 'em back down and was ready to go.
08-05-2007, 05:13 PM
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Pics as promised. The preload helped the front. The rear is still higher than when stock springs were on. Hopefully, they settle. Note on performance: Nice plush ride. Even better than stock springs. However, I would like it a little lower. 3 tenths of an inch all the way around would make me content.
08-05-2007, 05:36 PM
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Pics as promised. The preload helped the front. The rear is still higher than when stock springs were on. Hopefully, they settle. Note on performance: Nice plush ride. Even better than stock springs. However, I would like it a little lower. 3 tenths of an inch all the way around would make me content.
08-11-2007, 11:52 PM
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As far as the bra, it's that time of year in Louisiana when love bugs are extrememly active and they will totatly mess up your paint. I take it off once the season passes.
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