Do coil springs require a break in period?

[sandiegostang]

I recently put on some lowering springs and noticed that the front drivers side sits lower than the passenger side. Do the springs require a break in period in order to settle to the correct height?

 

[Sharad]

They do settle a little after the initial installation, after a week or so. Also, if you've just taken it off of the jackstands but haven't driven it yet, it'll settle A LOT after the first drive.

 

[sandiegostang]

They do settle a little after the initial installation, after a week or so. Also, if you've just taken it off of the jackstands but haven't driven it yet, it'll settle A LOT after the first drive.

Ya i noticed that right after i lowered the car it sat at stock height. but after a few minutes I noticed that the driver side lowered some but the passenger side didnt. I drove it some today and it looks a little lower on the passenger side but it is still higher than the driver side. Maybe it just needs more time. Thanks

 

[trinity_gt]

Did you install them correctly?

For example, did you loosen the control arm bolts to put them in and did you put the weight of the car on the wheels before re-tightening them?

Are the springs indexed correctly in the control arm pockets?

 

[LastCallRacing]

Yes, they can settle a little as stated.

Just as trinity GT asked, I'm curious if they were installed correctly. They do have a certain way of going in and being indexed, so double check that is correct.

BTW, we are also in San Diego, so if you need any help feel free to contact us.

 

[sandiegostang]

Yes, they can settle a little as stated.

Just as trinity GT asked, I'm curious if they were installed correctly. They do have a certain way of going in and being indexed, so double check that is correct.

BTW, we are also in San Diego, so if you need any help feel free to contact us.

I double checked when i noticed and everything was good. The coils are in the isolators and in the control arm correctly. I am going to triple check everything when i take the wheels off to do the brakes in the next day or so, but I am pretty certain that i installed them correctly. It isnt the first coil install i have done, that was actually the first thing I suspected. Where in San Diego are you guys located? And thanks for the offer, I will more than likely take you up on that offer. Thanks

 

[LastCallRacing]

I double checked when i noticed and everything was good. The coils are in the isolators and in the control arm correctly. I am going to triple check everything when i take the wheels off to do the brakes in the next day or so, but I am pretty certain that i installed them correctly. It isnt the first coil install i have done, that was actually the first thing I suspected. Where in San Diego are you guys located? And thanks for the offer, I will more than likely take you up on that offer. Thanks

The shop facility is located at:
350 Coogan Way
El Cajon, CA 92020

We are more of a specialty shop and run by appointments. We are mainly focused on specialty projects in the shop instead of a "get 'em in and get 'em out" operation. Right now we're working on a custom twin turbo set-up for the new 2011 Mustang GT's.

We will still be able to help you out with whatever you may need, but just give us a call so we can make sure we have availability and an open lift for you.

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Thanks,
Emerson

 

[sandiegostang]

I actually meant ask for help through stangnet. It is nice to be able to ask for help from pros with experience than asking my friends who have only done the job once and think they know everything about mustangs. I am looking at finally installing my gears. Do you guys do that? I have found a few places in SD like Southland clutch, but want to know all my options before deciding. I do most my own installation, but I just dont mess with drivetrain, just to be safe.

 

[LastCallRacing]

We will do gears, if we're doing other things as well. For a gears only job, we refer people to Pro Gear in Kearny Mesa.
Awesome guys, fast work, never a problem with any installs!
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