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Old 05-27-2010, 01:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Lowering spring question

I already finished installing my tein s springs a month ago...i notice that at the rear...one side is low but the other side is even lower...i mean one side u can still slip ur finger tips to the top of the tire but the other side u barely can.

Is there any idea of what or how can this be?
I have already checked if the springs are leveled together and have the same strength...could it be my shock tats dead that causes one side to go lowered?
But i have tested my shocks and they are still ok.
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Old 05-27-2010, 02:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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My Rear drivers side is about an 1/2 lower than the passenger side.

I have eibach springs with brand new tokico struts.


I checked and the springs dont have a side to them, so I cant figure it out either.
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so you're experiencing the same problem too....mine is opposite of yours.Rear passenger lower than rear driver side.
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It's the same on my 7th Gen with Jamex springs. The drivers side at the rear (your passengers side since mine is RHD) is a bit higher than my passengers side (your drivers side).

The springs were installed the right way around, and the measurements are virtually the same all the way around when measuring from the fender lip to the center of the wheel. My guess is that the spring manufacturer made it that way so that it can accommodate for the weight of the driver...
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