Not so uniform Ride Height on SPRINGZZZ
I just installed TRD springs and after driving it for a day I found out that in the front the left side is lower than the right. Rear is equal.
Right side is 67cm floor to the wheel well
Left is 66.5 cm floor to wheel well
Rears are both 68cm
Can somebody with stock, TRD, and h/s-Techs measure your front height on each side. Maybe you're off as well and not realizing it??
Right side is 67cm floor to the wheel well
Left is 66.5 cm floor to wheel well
Rears are both 68cm
Can somebody with stock, TRD, and h/s-Techs measure your front height on each side. Maybe you're off as well and not realizing it??
Very really.
When you're dealing with something that weighs 3000 pounds, drives 100mi a day at the speeds of up to 75mph - 5mm matters. It creates an uneven ride therefore making the ride less comfortable and more noisy. Uneven distribution of mass causes premature parts failure as well
When you're dealing with something that weighs 3000 pounds, drives 100mi a day at the speeds of up to 75mph - 5mm matters. It creates an uneven ride therefore making the ride less comfortable and more noisy. Uneven distribution of mass causes premature parts failure as well
A half centimeter is pretty extreme. Did you measure stock? I'm betting you were likely off by that much or more stock.
A few things to consider.
Was the ground level? Even a few degrees will cause weight distribution and give a quarter centimeter in either direction. Also measuring from the tops of the fender is a challenge. I measured along the circumference of the fender well. Marked with masking tape, and repeated on the others. Then the exact measure points are the same. Then use a straight edge yard stick ruler etc. (not a tape measure). And put a level vertical next to the straight edge to make sure you are holding it completely vertical. check tire pressure because a low tire will mess up measurements as well. Not to mention if the spring is seated identical on both sides. There are probably a lot more things that I'm not thinking of as well that could cause a half centimeter difference.
And at least a week for settling is recommended.
I mean no disrespect, but If a half centimeter concerns you, you probably want to go back to stock and don't bother measuring because it's probably not even either.
A few things to consider.
Was the ground level? Even a few degrees will cause weight distribution and give a quarter centimeter in either direction. Also measuring from the tops of the fender is a challenge. I measured along the circumference of the fender well. Marked with masking tape, and repeated on the others. Then the exact measure points are the same. Then use a straight edge yard stick ruler etc. (not a tape measure). And put a level vertical next to the straight edge to make sure you are holding it completely vertical. check tire pressure because a low tire will mess up measurements as well. Not to mention if the spring is seated identical on both sides. There are probably a lot more things that I'm not thinking of as well that could cause a half centimeter difference.
And at least a week for settling is recommended.
I mean no disrespect, but If a half centimeter concerns you, you probably want to go back to stock and don't bother measuring because it's probably not even either.
You should sit on the drivers side of your car and have someone measure your side and then measure the opposite side with no passenger inside. You might notice a even bigger drop on your side. Do not freak out! because driving at 75 mph with no passenger and only the driver might cause parts to fail.
Solution: By your own weight in sand and place it on the passenger side at all times.
Solution: By your own weight in sand and place it on the passenger side at all times.
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