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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Hello! I installed Espelir springs on stock shocks a couple of weeks ago and the front was higher then the rear. I thought it was because we did not preload the suspension but when I tried preloading it today, it was till at the same height. The fronts are about a two finger gap while the rears are 1 finger gap.

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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the rear sits lower stock too..
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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from the pictures i see of others lowered on espelirs, it's not as drastic.

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Switch 'em. Same thing has happened to me and a few other people only I have skunks. I'd rather the front sit lower then the rear.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by S2K9000,Aug 26 2008, 03:26 PM
Not true. While I have no experience with lowering springs, I can tell you that the rear is about 1/4" higher than the front with stock suspension (if you measure from the jack pads). Measuring from the fenders will not give you the most accurate data.
I'm just relating to his fenderwell gap comment. although the jackpoint may be higher, the car still looks lower in the back due to tire/fender clearance. alsoswitching the springs from back to front just to get that raked look is probably a terrible idea with respect to handling..
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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mine does the same thing.. stock springs Koni dampers
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Mine are on Espelirs...looks even to me.

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Ya when i look at pics like SIIK2NR's pics I wonder why mine are so weird. If anyone could help that would be great. I want it to be even like his.
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