300guy

I just installed the pelican H&R 1 " lowering springs. The car measures (ground to wheel well):

passenger front: 25.125"
driver front: 25.75"

I have taken the wheels off several times and the springs are both seated properly.

Has anyone else experienced this type of problem? Any suggestions?

Thanks guys!

968workaholic

The only thing I would suggest is to swap the springs from left to right and see if the height difference follows the springs or stays with that wheel. You could also have your allignment checked, camber can make a difference in the height of the car.

Thom

Any measures from the ground to caster blocks ?

300guy

Good idea... I'll try to swap 'em tomorrow.

I'll also grab the ground to caster block measurements.

richard glickel.

You need to take care when lowering the 968. It is possible to over stress the front suspension resulting in ball joint failure. So be careful.

300guy

When measured it was 1/4" difference between sides from ground to casterblock bolt.

I swapped the springs from side to side and ..... no change.

I did notice that the shock, on the side that is sitting 'high', is pretty much toast. I'm set to get an alignment done... but the question is - should I replace the shocks before the alignment?

968workaholic

I would change your strut because you will throw off your camber taking it apart again after the allignment. Did you measure the caster block to ground height after you drove the car around for a few minutes? It could only be that the spring on the one side isn't seated. But since you had your struts out it could just be the camber is off.

968rz

If done correct there should be a slight difference in height with the drivers side higher (1/8-1/4). This is so when the car is loaded (driver + fuel) the car sits even. From all the reading I've done about this it seems when aligning/setting height you should have your weight (weights/books/ what ever) in the driver’s seat with about half tank of gas. Sound about right Raj?

968workaholic

The weight thing is true to and extent. Most shops will put a little more positive camber in the drivers side to accomidate the weight, rather than putting weights in the cars. Since that is the only thing that really changes, it makes more sense to allign it that way. Since there isn't a huge difference between sides, my thoughts are that the allignment is off.

RajDatta

The shock should sit on the spring and if both springs are equal and above the normal range of shock. A weak shock should not make a height difference but if its toast, you should definitely change it. A 1 inch drop spring is still beyond maximum shock range so you should be fine.
Sounds like an adjustment somewhere. Are your tires even? Is there even wear? All these items will point to alignment as already discussed.
Raj