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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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gs300 suspension grrrr

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Dude, I dont know. What coilovers are they? For what car?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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first set was nex and i was able to get each side to sit even but the drives side was bottomed out and the passenger side wasnt

second set is Tein HR's and both sides are at there lowest settings and they are not even close to what i want...

im honestly three seconds away from pulling everything off the car and selling it im sooo pissed this has been a problem ever since just basic springs and struts but its never been this bad!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Sounds like either a bent arm, or operator trouble with the height adjustment. It has to be something simple.


oh, and on a side note, you could get that clip/grommet to put back on your brake line before it rubbing on that bracket cuts a hole in it.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by UZZ30-SC4
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oh, and on a side note, you could get that clip/grommet to put back on your brake line before it rubbing on that bracket cuts a hole in it.
they didnt fit and its zip tied into place, i have bigger things to worry about!
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow_Sc3
they didnt fit and its zip tied into place, i have bigger things to worry about!
I've got the same lines, they do fit, just takes alot of dexterity and patience. I would also imagine ending up with a run away SC3 because of a cut line could be a big problem lol.

As far as your suspension is going, like i said, it has to be something obvious. Whip out a tape measure and measure EVERYTHING, look for the odd end out.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Are the springs in its correct place. meaning.......are the front springs installed with the front shocks and rears with the rear shocks as well? I've seen that happen. I'm not sure if thats possible with tein suspension.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JPSFAB
Are the springs in its correct place. meaning.......are the front springs installed with the front shocks and rears with the rear shocks as well? I've seen that happen. I'm not sure if thats possible with tein suspension.
i wish it was that simple but it isnt possible with the sc suspension as the front lower bolts are different then the rear lower bolts.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Im telling you buddy, measure the crap out of everything, look for differences between the shocks/controlarms/mounting. Look up pictures of others with same setup, look for differences.

Could you post a few more pics, showing the lower and upper mounting upclose and the adjuster. Along with measurements as said above for each corner?

It would def. help all of us to help you.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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my car is like that too.

Sits a tad bit higher on the passenger side.

Stock susp. but it's noticeable.

Hopefully I won'thave this problem w/ coilovers
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by UZZ30-SC4
Im telling you buddy, measure the crap out of everything, look for differences between the shocks/controlarms/mounting. Look up pictures of others with same setup, look for differences.

Could you post a few more pics, showing the lower and upper mounting upclose and the adjuster. Along with measurements as said above for each corner?

It would def. help all of us to help you.
Some alignment numbers could help too.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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I would definitely check for bent control arms. Also check your sway bars.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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FYI you have your coil overs at their maximum height not lowest. There is no way that is the lowest setting on any set of coil overs. GO THE OTHER WAY.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Okcomputer
FYI you have your coil overs at their maximum height not lowest. There is no way that is the lowest setting on any set of coil overs. GO THE OTHER WAY.
i think okcomputer is right about that! my stocks are lower then that... btw is it a savage title car? check the car fax and see if it was rear ended?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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errr...what?

from the perch, if you go up you increase height...if you go down you decrease height. From the OP's pic, I don't see how you can lower it anymore
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