KWV3 problem, help plz!
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Canada
KWV3 problem, help plz!
About a week ago I had my KW's installed. every things was lined up evenly but just few days ago I notice one side is slanted now. One is a half inch higher then the other on my rears. Does any one have this problem? or is there a way i can fix this? I try fixing it by turning the slanted side all the way down and bring it back even with the other side but the problem still occurs. 
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Hmm it should even out if you raised up the lower side. Maybe take some quick pics and show us whats going on. But no it should not have anything to do with the dampening settings.
Rookie
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 99
Likes: 1
As long as you don't have any weird noises, clunking or anything else weird, it's probably just the coil overs settling - fairly common to drop anywhere from 1/4-3/4 of an inch AFTER - especially on NEW coil overs.
Just adjust the height, also if you haven't gotten a proper alignment wait until you are done with the settling, then take it to a good performance alignment shop and have it properly aligned, corner balanced if you're REALLY particular.
Just adjust the height, also if you haven't gotten a proper alignment wait until you are done with the settling, then take it to a good performance alignment shop and have it properly aligned, corner balanced if you're REALLY particular.
when you are making adjustments, how are u making your measurements and where do you measure it from?
Trending Topics
Did the installer loosen all the bushings, set ride height, then tighten all the bushings with the car at the new normal ride height? If they didn't do that, you're seeing the bushing deteriorate.
BTW, springs don't "settle." They sag over time, but they don't settle. Bushings are the usual culprits for what people call settling because most installers don't reset the bushings to the new ride height, then the bushings start breaking down and the car's ride height changes.
BTW, springs don't "settle." They sag over time, but they don't settle. Bushings are the usual culprits for what people call settling because most installers don't reset the bushings to the new ride height, then the bushings start breaking down and the car's ride height changes.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Canada
thanks guy I'll have the person who installed take a look over again. I will take a picture after i get one of my wheels back from repairing. Some idiot who i thought was a pro removing my tire to patch up a nail in it, end up messing up the edge of my rim, putting several dents and scratches on it which i just recent got these wheels. fml
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hartawan
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
13
May 14, 2006 03:19 AM
