Please don't flame if this is a FAQ:

I have a set of Bilstein PSS9's, and noticed that setting them to the same height, the driver side is way lower... anyone else notice this? I can do trial and error to figure out an even setting, but am trying to see if anyone has an exact difference...

 

Did you install the PSS9's yourself? Did you compress the suspension with a jack when you torqued all the suspension bolts?

 

I'm having the same problem but my passenger side is much lower then the driver with the coilovers at the same settings.

 

does this apply to lowering springs also? If you don't compress the suspension, what happens?

 

My car was off 5/8" from the factory... I have helped with two others that were also lopsided up to a full inch. I would guess it is par and yours is normal.

 

My driver's is about 1/2" lower. All i have are Eibach Pro Kit springs. So you guys are saying this is normal?

 

1/2" sounds like what I am getting too... 1/2 inch lower on the driver side.

 

Yes...you should always torque suspension bolts with the suspension compressed. Otherwise the it is possible the suspension will not settle properly and leave you riding higher than spec.

 

easy'ish thing to do is check the upper nuts under the hood and inside the trunk to make sure they have a similar number of exposed threads. if the uppers are similar side to side, then while the car is stationary on level ground, loosen the lower shock bolts enough so they are still attached but loose. then put some of your body weight on the shock towers front and rear. also, roll the car back and forth a couple of inches by pushing and pulling on the car.

then tighten the lower shock bolt back to spec, 47 ft lbs. this should even things out.

Note: if you have coilovers, make sure you measure the threads on the coilover sleave to ensure they are the same side to side.

 

ok... thanks guys.. i'll check it out.