so got rid of my org stock and was excited about my h&r race springs f1.75 r1.55. it has the look i wanted and rode real nice around the neighborhood. but what i failed to consider is my 250lbs and there's nothing to balance the pssgr side with my bigbutt. so when i come to any slight dip, it hits hard in the front driverside wheel and only the front driver side wheel. pssgr side and both rear is good. what i would like to know is short of trading my springs or swapping to stock. if i put 225-40-16 or 205-40-16 or 205-50-16, basically change my tire size would that stop the rubbing? btw i have pony rims. should i just swap/trade for some c-springs or prokit? any input is greatly appreciated... i did search and found most opted for the c-springs or prokit. tires would be a cheaper solution for me, that's why i asked.
today: never considered this when installed my h&r race springs
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You must really be on the edge - 250# should not be enough to cause any noticable issues. Cars are not 50/50 weight distribution down the centerline anyhow. I am 260# and run an Eibach kit that drops the car pretty good. The suspension simply doesnt move hardly at all period.
Did you use spring isolators? If not, you can get some decent ride height increase from those.
Otherwise, I would want to eyeball it and make sure everything is good to go. This would include making sure the dr front wheel's caster is not whack.
Random thoughts. Sorry to hear about the issue. Good luck.
Did you use spring isolators? If not, you can get some decent ride height increase from those.
Otherwise, I would want to eyeball it and make sure everything is good to go. This would include making sure the dr front wheel's caster is not whack.
Random thoughts. Sorry to hear about the issue. Good luck.
bill302
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would a rubber or metal spring insert help. the rubber type i'm talking about is the ones nascar uses. they sell this type at all auto parts stores i forgot the exact name for the part maybe someone will help with exact name.or if it would even work.
I did install new energy insolators all around front and rear. Glad i did that cause drop would be worse. Don't know if this makes a diff but i stripped the rear seat and carpet out. I also have stock c/c plates. If i get aftermarket c/c would that help? I know you can roll the back well, which i don't need to do. But read someone had a similar prob thinking of rollin the front well, but i'd think it'd look bad. I'm begining to see why people mismatch their front and rear springs.... I think if i go 205-50-16 it might not hit, but not sure..??HISSIN50 said:
Just a simple thought, but I had the same problem and I weigh 185lbs. It turned out my struts and shocks needed a change. Sorry for being "Mr Obvious", but you never know 
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