Tein S techs different drop heights in two front wheels
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Tein S techs different drop heights in two front wheels
So i think my passenger side has fully dropped now, it looks real nice, however i just measured the difference because i was sure the driveer side looked a bit off, and i measured from the out skirt of the wheel to the start of the fender. The passenger side is 3.5 inches and the drivers side is 4 inches, so a .5 inch difference.
My question is how to resolve this so they are both the same?
thanks
My question is how to resolve this so they are both the same?
thanks
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Well according to everything i read on the forum..
When you have everything installed, the a-arm is suppose to be loosened..
then lower the car so it puts load on them..
Then turn the wheel one way full lock and tighten the bolt that you can reach..
turn the wheel the otherway and tighten the otherside of the bolt..
Head to the otherside of the car and repeat the process.
When you have everything installed, the a-arm is suppose to be loosened..
then lower the car so it puts load on them..
Then turn the wheel one way full lock and tighten the bolt that you can reach..
turn the wheel the otherway and tighten the otherside of the bolt..
Head to the otherside of the car and repeat the process.
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could be due to your accident? suspension dmg?
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I havent actually looked at the rear. I'll have a look at that. Yeah Jedi thats what i'm worried about. I think its weird that its the drivers side too. I'm going to pre load and see what happens
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yeah i looked earlier the right side of the car is lower then the left, which is the side i hit the curb with. Which now worries me, but if there was something wrong with the suspension wouldnt it affect the allignment?
im gonna loosen the bolts tomorrow
im gonna loosen the bolts tomorrow
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My S-techs are just settling after about a week (200 miles roughly). I had the same issue but it's pretty much gone now (maybe 2-3mm difference in drop side to side now). I did LOAD the suspension when putting things back together.
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haha, I just reread that thread dills: aaahhhh, if only ProjectSE3P were here today to see the error in his ways.
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OK, Fill up your tank, loosen your A-arms, Put two of your heaver friends in on the passenger front and rear seats and your lighter two friends on the drivers side.
Now Preload your springs
Now Preload your springs
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i pre loaded
me and my friend did it today, very nice results. i am just about to post a load of pics in the multimedia gallery.
My friend had say a 3 finger gap before pre loading and after he had a 1 finger gap, you gotta love that and my technical work.
Mine is now equal
me and my friend did it today, very nice results. i am just about to post a load of pics in the multimedia gallery.
My friend had say a 3 finger gap before pre loading and after he had a 1 finger gap, you gotta love that and my technical work.
Mine is now equal
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Quick question(s) to those who have already installed (sorry to hijack)
is there a bump stop for each spring? how much needs to be cut off each one?
in one thread i read someone cut off 3-4 inches.. then another i read only 1 inch..
Help Please.
is there a bump stop for each spring? how much needs to be cut off each one?
in one thread i read someone cut off 3-4 inches.. then another i read only 1 inch..
Help Please.
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i pre loaded
me and my friend did it today, very nice results. i am just about to post a load of pics in the multimedia gallery.
My friend had say a 3 finger gap before pre loading and after he had a 1 finger gap, you gotta love that and my technical work.
Mine is now equal
me and my friend did it today, very nice results. i am just about to post a load of pics in the multimedia gallery.
My friend had say a 3 finger gap before pre loading and after he had a 1 finger gap, you gotta love that and my technical work.
Mine is now equal
Glad it worked for you Don.