Coilover Installation in the Los Angeles area
06-08-10, 04:13 PM
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The 'settling' people have is because they install the suspension incorrectly. Well not incorrectly, but they missed a critical step. You need to reset all the control arm bushings before you torque the bolts. If you don't do that, the only thing that's keeping the car from 'settling' are the bushings being twisted. After driving around for a few days/week, the car finally 'settles' because the bushings deteriorated further.
On the suspension installs I've done, all the cars were dropped to their lowest height within a matter of a few minutes of driving, not days or weeks.
First time installing my suspension years ago, I did the same thing so it's all good 
On the suspension installs I've done, all the cars were dropped to their lowest height within a matter of a few minutes of driving, not days or weeks.
First time installing my suspension years ago, I did the same thing so it's all good
06-10-10, 04:43 PM
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The 'settling' people have is because they install the suspension incorrectly. Well not incorrectly, but they missed a critical step. You need to reset all the control arm bushings before you torque the bolts. If you don't do that, the only thing that's keeping the car from 'settling' are the bushings being twisted. After driving around for a few days/week, the car finally 'settles' because the bushings deteriorated further.
On the suspension installs I've done, all the cars were dropped to their lowest height within a matter of a few minutes of driving, not days or weeks. First time installing my suspension years ago, I did the same thing so it's all good
On the suspension installs I've done, all the cars were dropped to their lowest height within a matter of a few minutes of driving, not days or weeks.
First time installing my suspension years ago, I did the same thing so it's all good Very useful information, will keep in mind when I can finally afford some coils!
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