Ej's GS Build
Yeah I love it!
Get it done man! I would like to see the outcome! 👍🏻
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 404
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From: Iowa
i got it done, i tried to go a cheaper route with the LCA bushings and they sent me the wrong bushings so i just decided to go with FIGS instead. waiting on those to arrive, and a new set of front rotors because they sent me the RWD rotors
then everything will be done suspension wise. i think they put my springs on backwards though. i was supposed to have a 2" drop up front and 1.75' in the back but I've got a 1" drop in the front and 2" in the back. I'm sitting 1.5" lower in the rear than i am up front now, it was only a .5" difference when stock. i don't want to hijack your thread so you can pop on over to my build thread if you want to check it all out. http://https://www.clublexus.com/forums/build-threads/826195-fortune-gs-build.html#PhotoSwipe1467208583507
then everything will be done suspension wise. i think they put my springs on backwards though. i was supposed to have a 2" drop up front and 1.75' in the back but I've got a 1" drop in the front and 2" in the back. I'm sitting 1.5" lower in the rear than i am up front now, it was only a .5" difference when stock. i don't want to hijack your thread so you can pop on over to my build thread if you want to check it all out. http://https://www.clublexus.com/forums/build-threads/826195-fortune-gs-build.html#PhotoSwipe1467208583507
Last edited by FortuneLS; Jun 29, 2016 at 12:16 PM.
i got it done, i tried to go a cheaper route with the LCA bushings and they sent me the wrong bushings so i just decided to go with FIGS instead. waiting on those to arrive, and a new set of front rotors because they sent me the RWD rotors then everything will be done suspension wise. i think they put my springs on backwards though. i was supposed to have a 2" drop up front and 1.75' in the back but I've got a 1" drop in the front and 2" in the back. I'm sitting 1.5" lower in the rear than i am up front now, it was only a .5" difference when stock. i don't want to hijack your thread so you can pop on over to my build thread if you want to check it all out. http://https://www.clublexus.com/forums/build-threads/826195-fortune-gs-build.html#PhotoSwipe1467208583507
then everything will be done suspension wise. i think they put my springs on backwards though. i was supposed to have a 2" drop up front and 1.75' in the back but I've got a 1" drop in the front and 2" in the back. I'm sitting 1.5" lower in the rear than i am up front now, it was only a .5" difference when stock. i don't want to hijack your thread so you can pop on over to my build thread if you want to check it all out. http://https://www.clublexus.com/forums/build-threads/826195-fortune-gs-build.html#PhotoSwipe1467208583507Just to make sure you do know the rear fenders sit lower than the front fenders so it give it the illusion the rear is lower (I only say this because it looks even to me in your pictures). So did you measure it by the fender?
Are they brand new springs? They need to settle/break in before they completely give you your full drop
Check the part numbers on the spring to make sure if they were put on correctly.
If everything checks out and the springs are sitting lower in one area of the car use some spring spacers.
As for the bushings, which ones did you order?
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 404
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From: Iowa
It's all good you're not hijacking my thread lol. Well there are a few things you need to take account for before we justify them being put on backwards:
Just to make sure you do know the rear fenders sit lower than the front fenders so it give it the illusion the rear is lower (I only say this because it looks even to me in your pictures). So did you measure it by the fender?
Are they brand new springs? They need to settle/break in before they completely give you your full drop
Check the part numbers on the spring to make sure if they were put on correctly.
If everything checks out and the springs are sitting lower in one area of the car use some spring spacers.
As for the bushings, which ones did you order?
Just to make sure you do know the rear fenders sit lower than the front fenders so it give it the illusion the rear is lower (I only say this because it looks even to me in your pictures). So did you measure it by the fender?
Are they brand new springs? They need to settle/break in before they completely give you your full drop
Check the part numbers on the spring to make sure if they were put on correctly.
If everything checks out and the springs are sitting lower in one area of the car use some spring spacers.
As for the bushings, which ones did you order?
It definitely sits uneven. I might end up going with coils sooner than later... Just figured id try springs again.
The bushings i originally ordered were PSB bushings. They were $35 for the #1 and $45 for the #2 front LCA bushings.
I ended up ordering some new bushings, i went with the same Figs you got. i got the front #1 and rear #2 bushings for the front LCA though, i cant remember if you got both or just the rear #2 for the front LCA.
Yeah i know they need to settle a little, but i did measure to the center of the fender. I started off stock at 27.5" in the front, and 27" in the rear. After the drop im at 26.5" in the front and 25" on the right rear and 24.5 at the left rear. Thats why i think theyre put on backwards.
It definitely sits uneven. I might end up going with coils sooner than later... Just figured id try springs again.
The bushings i originally ordered were PSB bushings. They were $35 for the #1 and $45 for the #2 front LCA bushings.
I ended up ordering some new bushings, i went with the same Figs you got. i got the front #1 and rear #2 bushings for the front LCA though, i cant remember if you got both or just the rear #2 for the front LCA.
It definitely sits uneven. I might end up going with coils sooner than later... Just figured id try springs again.
The bushings i originally ordered were PSB bushings. They were $35 for the #1 and $45 for the #2 front LCA bushings.
I ended up ordering some new bushings, i went with the same Figs you got. i got the front #1 and rear #2 bushings for the front LCA though, i cant remember if you got both or just the rear #2 for the front LCA.
Your shocks aren't blown or anything right? It will definitely cause it to be uneven if they are.
Yeah I couldn't use springs with the awd model so that's why I did coils not too long after then bags
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 404
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From: Iowa
i don't think my shocks are blown, they don't fee, look or sound like it, but the car has 86k on it and i doubt they've ever been replaced so they are probably due.
did you get the #1 and #2 bushings for the front LCAs? there are 2 bushings for the front LCA, i got both.
i don't think my shocks are blown, they don't fee, look or sound like it, but the car has 86k on it and i doubt they've ever been replaced so they are probably due.
i don't think my shocks are blown, they don't fee, look or sound like it, but the car has 86k on it and i doubt they've ever been replaced so they are probably due.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 404
Likes: 9
From: Iowa
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Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 404
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From: Iowa
got the bushings installed and the springs reversed, gave me another half inch drop in the front but the rear stayed the same. I'm at 26" in the front and 25" in the rear now, top of fender to ground. i also have a 5/8" lean to the drivers side, meaning i sit 5/8" lower front and rear on the drivers side of the car, I'm thinking some new shocks would help with the lean and probably the squat in the rear end, but at this point I'm just going to go with coils... also they told me the #1 LCA bushings won't fit still, so i just got the #2s installed. the AWD uses the same front LCA as the RWD model doesn't it? if so the bushings should fit so I'm wondering why they can't seem to get them installed.
got the bushings installed and the springs reversed, gave me another half inch drop in the front but the rear stayed the same. I'm at 26" in the front and 25" in the rear now, top of fender to ground. i also have a 5/8" lean to the drivers side, meaning i sit 5/8" lower front and rear on the drivers side of the car, I'm thinking some new shocks would help with the lean and probably the squat in the rear end, but at this point I'm just going to go with coils... also they told me the #1 LCA bushings won't fit still, so i just got the #2s installed. the AWD uses the same front LCA as the RWD model doesn't it? if so the bushings should fit so I'm wondering why they can't seem to get them installed.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 404
Likes: 9
From: Iowa
i can't really tell, i didn't have much vibration to begin with, and with the springs sitting the way they are I'm waiting on the coilers to show up so i can install them and get a real feel for everything. hopefully they'll be here next week, and ill install them next weekend.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1
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From: uk
Nice one mate! 
I'm really thinking about buying one of these cars but I'm not too sure where to go with it though, what are the common issues with the car (if any) or is there a part that needs regular maintinace? went Servicing Stop with my car the other day and spoke to them and they gave me abit more of an insight on these cars (they know me, been using them for years) but need abit more help.
I'm really thinking about buying one of these cars but I'm not too sure where to go with it though, what are the common issues with the car (if any) or is there a part that needs regular maintinace? went Servicing Stop with my car the other day and spoke to them and they gave me abit more of an insight on these cars (they know me, been using them for years) but need abit more help.