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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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I'm trying to install these and got word from my friend helping install them that the rear are still too short, even adjusted all the way out. I'm not sure what to do. The fronts went in fine.

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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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you either got shipped the wrong ones or your friend shouldnt be installing them in the first place
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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short? use a jack to list up the control arm
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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you did install the LONGER of the shocks in the back right......

because they will bolt up either way...
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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^+1....sounds like you have them backwards. Fitment should be cake.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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dat cars don got some rake son
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:49 PM
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+1 on what they said. sounds like you put the fronts on the back and the backs on the front! doh! lol.
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friend fail. that sucks NisMax lol.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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I have the same coilovers that I need to install. So just to make sure, which is which, as far as size going on front or back? Where do the loner ones go? I thought longer ones went in front? Please clarify so I can start my install...My wheels will be in thurs or Fri
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Long ones go in the back.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lex302
I have the same coilovers that I need to install. So just to make sure, which is which, as far as size going on front or back? Where do the loner ones go? I thought longer ones went in front? Please clarify so I can start my install...My wheels will be in thurs or Fri
Thanks guys

Like others said, the rears are longer and additionally they have a sticker that mentions the lower spring rate, of 8K versus 12 for the fronts.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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atleast it was something like this and nothing serious that your friend messed up, i dont think he gets to work on your car any more
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Imperium11
atleast it was something like this and nothing serious that your friend messed up, i dont think he gets to work on your car any more
lol well he's probably done it before to trust himself
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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I think im just getting mine installed by my mechanic along with my strut rods that way everything will be torqued down properly and will have a warranty and hand off the liability. On a positive note my wheels came in and i got them installed and very happy with how they fit. Staggered 20x8.5 front and 20x10 rear...Will post pics soon
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Forgot to ask...Does anyone know if the Megan EZ's come set with stock height from factory or are they set lower? Can you adjust them after installing and putting everything back together or do you have to unloosen them from the bottom to do adjustments?
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