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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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please... give me relief...lol!!! the front right side is 3/4 inch higher than the left..... the back left is a tad lower.... on ride height!!!! i was stock suspension when i notised... i was told to change the struts.... i did to kyb g2, NO HELP so i was told springs.... went to tanable(sp) no help!!! was told lower control #1 and #2 ball joints and tie rod ends all at same time while its apart...NO HELP!!!!!!!! several K later and it is lowered and looks good BUT still the difference in ride hight........... PLEASE does anyone have a real answer what it could be??? or has anyone seen this before???? thanks guys!!!!!
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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also when i got it back from shop today lowered.... the vsc lights are on????
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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regarding VSC... either they disconnected it (which is prolly not the case)..

or while they removed the shocks they stretched the line which broke connection (which is common).

Send it back and have them replace it.

also its common for the 2gs platform to be uneven.. weird i know. Hence why i went air ... Also check to see if your car has been in an accident.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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what??? your paragraph makes me want to tear my hair out of my head...
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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what??? your paragraph makes me want to tear my hair out of my head...
me too....... just want it level.....
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vwynn
regarding VSC... either they disconnected it (which is prolly not the case)..

or while they removed the shocks they stretched the line which broke connection (which is common).

Send it back and have them replace it.

also its common for the 2gs platform to be uneven.. weird i know. Hence why i went air ... Also check to see if your car has been in an accident.
silly but dunno.... what if i pot a rca on the high side????
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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i would not suggest putting RCA just on one side to make the car more even.

Get adjustable coilovers honestly if you want to even the car out.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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If your car is uneven you need to make sure the rest of your suspension arms aren't bent.

If your VSC light is on, turn your wheels and check for your sensors (they're located in the back of each hub) and if the lines are broken or damaged (they can be internally by just stretching them too much) then you need to have them replaced or you'll start seeing your brakes erratically not working over certain road conditions, and your speedo/mileage will stop recording. They're expensive to replace as well ($200) ea.

Take your car back to the shop who replaced your shocks, tell them they need to recheck your ABS system and recheck your sensors. IF they broke them while in their possesion then you need to have them replace them. The sensors don't just "go bad". Never seen that happen. If they refuse to replace them I suggest you get on your phone with your cc or bank and try to appeal the transaction that you paid for to get the shocks installed.

Don't place rca on one side of the car. It's defeating the purpose of having a rca.

Once you get that lights and everything else sorted out, take your car to a specialized alignment shop, and tell them that you want an alignment and that you want them to look at your car to make sure everything is in spec in terms of all of your suspension.
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Sounds like they damaged your ABS sensor during the shock install
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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they fixed the VSC, says one of the calipers was sticking.... 200$ but its fixed abs tested ok..... also said everything checked out... no bent parts.... just not sure why its not level???? really bothers me.....
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Just have a large friend sit in the car.
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Just have a large friend sit in the car.
LOL!!!!
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Originally Posted by tither777
they fixed the VSC, says one of the calipers was sticking.... 200$ but its fixed abs tested ok..... also said everything checked out... no bent parts.... just not sure why its not level???? really bothers me.....
Caliper sticking causes VSC?

If your caliper was sticking you would A) hear it -- grinding/sanding sound, B)feel it -- as in your car would stop at angles etc.

You just got shafted $200.00 which as I said was the cost of the sensor.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by starfyrels
Caliper sticking causes VSC?

If your caliper was sticking you would A) hear it -- grinding/sanding sound, B)feel it -- as in your car would stop at angles etc.

You just got shafted $200.00 which as I said was the cost of the sensor.
i saw the abs test, it was fine! and i did hear a few clunks sometimes and thought it was the springs settling in.... any way mute point...the lights are off! i need help with the leveling, which was the reason for this post??? anyone??? or do i just settle with the platform is uneven?
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Get coilovers. Ez-streets seem to be the rave now a days.
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