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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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I just install my trd shocks w/ H&R Springs and the driver side shocks and springs are more lower than the driver side. Can any help me what I did wrong.
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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lol that doesn't make any sense. do you mean the driver side is lower than the passenger side?? how much lower is lower??
Old Aug 30, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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Are the springs seated correctly into the struts? Are you sure the springs are on the correct sides? Also, you will need to allow time for the springs to settle in.
Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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It shouldn't settle THAT much. You did something wrong. Take another look at your install. If possible, get another set of eyes.
Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mrexotica
It shouldn't settle THAT much. You did something wrong. Take another look at your install. If possible, get another set of eyes.
While it's true it won't settle much, the description by the op for "More Lower" isn't exactly technical.
Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Or correct grammar!
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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ive heard people complain about this, guess it common for these cars idk why but it is, ive heard some one say put a brick under the side that high over night till it evens out
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 02:16 AM
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Make sure the spring/top-hat is seated properly.

See detail 17.

http://www.hotchkis.net/_uploaded_fi...621729file.pdf
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