Need advice on ride height

Jinx · Nov 9, 2006

I've noticed a 1/4 to 1/2 inch difference in height (lower) on the driver side rear. I have the Eibach Pro kit installed with Bilstein shocks. I know there are issues with the Eibach Sport sets, but have not heard about problems with the Pros.

The difference is visibly noticeable and I would like to fix it. I was thinking of getting adj. LCAs instead of paying the same ammount for new springs. That way I can raise the drivers side by 50% of the difference and lower the passenger side by 50% of the difference, with a bonus of solidifying the rear movement with the LCAs.

Is this a viable solution to the situation??

TIA

Jinx · Nov 9, 2006

Well it's a good thing no one responded to my question.

Friggin' nail in the sidewall of the tire just used up what money I had set aside for LCAs

Dave Holman · Nov 9, 2006

If it's only 1/4 to 1/2 inch, I would think the easiest and cheapest method would be to cut just enough off of the right rear coil spring to make it even. That small amount would probably have no adverse affect on ride or performance.

ocbaud · Nov 9, 2006

swap the springs/isolators side to side. see if that helps with it.

Jinx · Nov 9, 2006

OMG I fixed it It turns out that by putting the "donut" on the passenger side (where the flat was and where it sat higher) seems to have leveled the back end quite nicely.

Sorry but this is all I can do right now to keep my sanity. New Eagle F1 GS-D3 is on it's way and should be here Monday. Until then I can't do squat about evening up the rear.

Dave Holman · Nov 9, 2006

Good idea...or simply removing the isolators from one side only may be enough to even it up.

ocbaud · Nov 9, 2006

Dave Holman said:
Good idea...or simply removing the isolators from one side only may be enough to even it up.

i would wonder if that would affect the handling of the car though

Jinx · Nov 9, 2006

I don't think it would affect the handling, but I'm sure it would start to squeek at some point. Metal to metal contact

Still... does the original idea in the first post sound viable??

Dave Holman · Nov 9, 2006

I don't know for sure but I don't think you'd notice anything if you cut off only a small portion of one coil. I'd be interested to know if anyone else had tried this.

Dave Holman · Nov 9, 2006

Yes installing adjustable LCA will enable you to even out the ride height in the rear. When I installed them, it caused other problems such as increased noise and incorrect pinion angle when they were adjusted all the way down.

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