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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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I Installed a Set of H-Techs on my tC a few days ago, everything lined up perfectly, because I checked everything the next day, haha', the Rear is sitting at a little less than a 3 Finger Gap, the Front Driver's Side is about 1.5 Fingers, and the Front Passenger Side is at about a 2 Finger Gap..
The only thing I can think is that its a friggen illusion, because the Front Driver's Side Tire was replaced a few months ago, while the other three have about 10-15k Miles on them.
I've got a Cinder Block on the Passenger Side Floor right now, maybe they'll settle more evenly?[/code]
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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i have the same problem with my eibachs the drivers side is about a quarter lower than the passenger side.. i have no idea why that is the case
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Anyone else?
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Im on S Techs. See my post. https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...866&highlight=

It must be a tC thing is all I can figure
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Dang, what the heck.. its not SO much of a difference, but I notice it, and its enough to bug me.
I mean, there's no way I did anything Incorrectly, I was crazy over these things..
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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driver side of the tC is heavier in the front because of the transmissions, when you have alot of miles and aftermarket springs for a long time as well the front left shock is usually the one to blow first than the rest because of the weight.
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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So I would need Coils if I wanted it to be even? Dang..
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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you still have to wait at another 2 weeks for it to be fully settled. dont be impatient.

im on coils and its a bit uneven but i still have adjusting to do lol but its not enough to make me OCD

just give it time im sure it'll even out.
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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i too have H-techs and have the same problem, i just noticed it a few days ago when i washed my car and I've had my springs since last year. I might just put cases of water bottles in my trunk to try and even it out
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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my guess would be that if you usually drive alone, then front left spring would settle faster since youre always on it? it should even out in another week or two
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adding extra weight in the trunk will not do anything.
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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had the same problem after my installation for about a month or so.. its been about 6 months and they have settled very nicely
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Just add some weight to the right side and your problem will be solved in no time.
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