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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Ok so I have two questions ..I just dropped my car w skunk2 springs on Monday and Today is Saturday ...its low but Im not sure if its low enough ...its suppose to be 2.5 front and 2 in the back, so how long til they fully settle? and how come my driver side is lower than my pass side ??


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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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it depends on how much u drive. But around 1-2 weeks
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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*shrug*... i'd give it maybe 2 weeks, just having springs fully settle depends on the factor of the install as well, so it can vary.

it can take a month or two at the most that i've ever seen.. and get your alignment!
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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It should be settled in 2 weeks after installation

Driver side is lower because of your weight on that side. Have someone sit in the passenger side once and drive around too.
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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LMAO 3 posts with 1 minute difference in between each. that's amazing. Damn you Trung and Alan. lol
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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ahh poo. i type slow when i'm using my mobile phone..
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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mine took about a month for them to fully settle.
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SuchaCleanTC
mine took about a month for them to fully settle.
Sounds about right.
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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Yea usually 1-2 weeks but id at least give it 2 weeks. then go get your alignment done.
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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What if you drive a lot within those two weeks, wouldn't that mess up your tires?
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by REaL
What if you drive a lot within those two weeks, wouldn't that mess up your tires?
Yes.... if I wouldn't of got my alignment after my h techs, my brand new tires would of been toasted. I drove about 60 miles within one day after the install and I noticed uneven wear right off the bat.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Well just for my luck, my tires were already done even b4 I got my springs done, Ive ordered my tires and am having them shipped to my spot and I will get the alignment done along w new tires ...NEW START thank u for all ur replies and ive had my 250 pound friend sit in my car for a couple of hours while I drove her around ...shhhhhh dont tell her lol Im using her for her weight!
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by silverTscion
thank u for all ur replies and ive had my 250 pound friend sit in my car for a couple of hours while I drove her around ...shhhhhh dont tell her lol Im using her for her weight!
LOL! How sad, that is kinda Fked-up...
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x2^^^^
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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yeah i just got my h-techs put in today. waiting 2 weeks before alignment. being that i weigh less then 100lbs i'm not even sure if my car knows there's anyone in the drivers seat
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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ur less than 100lbs! Um dude how tall are ya. I just did my car with tokico shocks and H&R springs and i think its already settled cause its low already. If it settles more can you say rubbing on stockies. I will get an alignment if i need it. right now i dont need it cause it rides smooth and i have no major camber that would cause uneven tire wear.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Well ..im like 5'3 115lbs ...then again ..Im a gurl
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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ok well even being a girl i was like under 100!! wow.
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
ur less than 100lbs! Um dude how tall are ya. I just did my car with tokico shocks and H&R springs and i think its already settled cause its low already. If it settles more can you say rubbing on stockies. I will get an alignment if i need it. right now i dont need it cause it rides smooth and i have no major camber that would cause uneven tire wear.
i'm actually 5'6 and eat like crazy, just never gain anything.

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