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Old 09-22-2014, 04:00 AM
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Default Whole car moves when turning wheel while stationary.

I just installed Raceland Coilovers last night and when I installed them and turned the wheel all the way both directions the body of the car shifts in that direction. I do not know if it is because of my alignment being off since I just installed them but it somewhat scares me because getting that full turn on the left side is a bit of a fight and it pulls left when I leave it as straight as possible. Please help me guys. I am a worry wort but I'm new to this thing. Thank you very much.
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Old 09-22-2014, 03:29 PM
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sounds like alignment

did u make sure everything was installed correctly? all the parts in the right place, all the bolts torqued to spec, etc
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It is normal for cars with McPherson strut suspension designs to lean to one side when you turn the wheel while stationary. You will need an alignment after lowering the car, especially when going to aftermarket shocks.
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Thanks guys you've really been a great help. Alignment is off, which I know, um I asked someone else with a car to do same thing and it did so it took a load of my chest. Here is some eye candy for you:
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