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91_turbo · 05-27-2005, 11:53 AM

All,

I just put in new adj shocks and lowered springs on my 91 T and noticed the back is lower than the front. I'm wondering if this is normal. I like the rear to be higher and was wondering if anyone has any suggestion.

I was thinking about putting the rear stock rear springs back.

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 05-27-2005, 11:55 AM

what kind of springs???....i have H&R and had the same problem....ended up cutting a bit of the rears to get it to even out.....

91_turbo · 05-27-2005, 02:14 PM

They're H&R as well.

It's the rear that's lower than the front. Would I have to cut the front?

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 05-27-2005, 03:14 PM

it could have been my fronts....i forget...its been so long since we did it....

4DMR2t · 05-27-2005, 06:24 PM

If they are the H&R's you'll be lower in the rear, and you most likely cut the front ones to make it even.

A lot of people do this with the H&R's. It's mostly caused by the rear spring being softer. It's actually better for handling in our cars. Because MR2's are so tail happy, the stiffer front with softer rear actually helps to get rid of some oversteer in hard cornering.

But, if you simply don't care for the look, or you have adjustable struts, just cut the fronts a little.

Just remember, they were designed like that for a reason.

*01 TRD Camry* · 05-28-2005, 07:21 PM

that's actually kinda good for the hole shot. The same way if it's lowered in the front in a fwd car.U get better traction.

91_turbo · 05-31-2005, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the inputs...

Do you guys think adding spacers in the rear will affect the vehicle's handling?