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Coilover height adjustment question

Old May 22, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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Got a question. Just installed BC coilovers and need to lower rear left by 1/2 in. and need to raise front right by 1/4 in. My question is, when I lower the rear left by 1/2 in., will it naturally raise the front right by as much as 1/4 in.? Thanks for any info, as I am new to this stuff.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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it will raise it some, not exactly though.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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yes there will be some height compensation but not by much as PD stated.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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Thanks, PD and Timmy... How much do you think the front right will raise after I lower the rear left by 1/2 in.? I don't know if this may help your estimate, but it's a 1st Gen with 14K/10K BCs and currently the front left 26 1/4; front right 26; rear left 27 and rear right 26 1/2. Goal is have fronts at 26 1/4 ans rears 26 1/2. Thank you..
Also, how do I post pic?
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Old May 22, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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There isn't really an accurate way to guess... the best thing to do is go around the car and adjust, measure, adjust, measure etc.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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just do 2 turns on the coilover and see. jordanf is right, you just need to adjust then measure. also make sure your tire pressures are ok and you're measuring on level ground.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 02:25 PM
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Thanks, Guys...I was hoping their is an exact method, as I was hoping I could get away with just lowering the rear left. Great advice on tire pressure and level ground. I also forget garage floors are purposely slanted. Any instructions on how to post pic? Thx.
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