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Old 17-08-2012, 03:25 PM
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Default Ride height different

The 3dr sits about a 1 inch in height different on the rear.

Its had new springs and a matching pair of shocks but still sits pi$$ed

Any idea's what to look for ?

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Old 17-08-2012, 03:29 PM
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Has it been drove mate since you fitted the new stuff.?
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Originally Posted by RS_matt
Has it been drove mate since you fitted the new stuff.?
Only a few miles.

It was like it on the old suspension as well, thats why i got the new springs.

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Are the springs sitting properly in the wishbones?
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Originally Posted by Steve the Plumber
Are the springs sitting properly in the wishbones?
I hope so lol

Its on my mates ramp Monday morning anyway for a good measure up and check over.

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Are the springs matched for the poundage?
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They always sit higher at the back than the front?
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Originally Posted by Paul_RS
They always sit higher at the back than the front?
Not front to back lol

It sits at different heights side to side on the rear

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Originally Posted by Steve the Plumber
Are the springs matched for the poundage?
Off course the springs are the same, complete new set of Bajoo springs.

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Probably a cut & shut
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Originally Posted by cossie4i+
Off course the springs are the same, complete new set of Bajoo springs.

Steve
Swap the springs around and see if there is any difference then!
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Personally I'd check if there say right and if so go for a long drive and then see... Because when I jack mine up with the diff for cleaning once I put down there different heights also till I drive it and it settles.
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Originally Posted by RS_matt
Personally I'd check if there say right and if so go for a long drive and then see... Because when I jack mine up with the diff for cleaning once I put down there different heights also till I drive it and it settles.
100% agree,mine is exactly the same Steve,once it's been jacked up,get some miles on it,then it should all settle into place.

Thanks.Lee.
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