eibachs not evenly lowered

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Dec 24, 2003 | 05:57 PM

streko

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eibachs not evenly lowered

for those with eibach springs and stock struts, could you check for me the wheel gaps in the front? i just noticed that my driver side seems to be 1 finger, maybe .5 inch, lower than the passenger side.

i doubt it was installed wrong because it looked fine 2 weeks ago before i came home from college. what could have happened?

i'm not sure if the driver side is sagging, it looks about normal, the passenger side looks higher than usual. what a way to ruin my holidays...

Dec 24, 2003 | 06:33 PM

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are u parked on a flat flat level?

Dec 24, 2003 | 06:57 PM

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well it's been on the driveway for one night, but when i backed it out to even level, it's still higher on the passenger side.

i remember it both being the same level, but today, suddenly the passenger side is higher than normal. the driver side is still normal, as compared to other pics of eibach isntalls

Dec 24, 2003 | 08:00 PM

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that is normal. because driver side of the car is heavier than passenger side.

If you get a chance to have the car corner weighed and balanced, you will find out the wrx weight distribution is kinda out of wack. Your best bet is either relocate the battery or hit the gym! hahaha

or you can get coilovers...

Dec 24, 2003 | 09:03 PM

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i just took it for a test drive and the driver side (the one that is a bit lower) seems to clunk / click when the road isn't smooth. any suggestions?

Dec 25, 2003 | 12:55 PM

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it kinda looks like the struts not positioned correctly. how can you tell if the struts are facing the right way in the front?

Dec 26, 2003 | 12:05 AM

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The strut top may be rotated. It is impossible to install the strut wron, but it is possible to have the strut top rotated. It is very important to have the strut top oriented correctly. Also, make sure the springs are seated in the perches and on top mounts.

Dec 30, 2003 | 03:16 PM

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I just lowered 2 weeks ago with Eibach springs and just put on 18' Formula Mesh wheels. My front driver and passenger side seems to be even, so is the rear.

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