My Idea about my springs

MrSmith · Jan 9, 2003

OK, I lowered my Legend the other day, like 1/4/03 and I really dont see that big of a difference from were it was. I put on some suspension techniques. it gave a 1.5 drop ((by the way, how long before they settle??)) well, after installation, I noticed that one side is alittle higher than the other in the front. I didnt cut my bump stops either.

so what do I do.

A)-- get another set of springs

or

B)--Cut half the bump stop on the side thats higher to make it close to even.

I choose B. any suggestions??

Crazy Cuban · Jan 9, 2003

ya I got one idea .. how about you wait like 30 days or 5000 miles (which ever comes first) then decide what to do

it is the winter and they might be a little harder to settle in colder temps.

that's my idea .. but (b) sounds good after they settle ..

mYbabYLeGend · Jan 9, 2003

I believe cody (92coupeon18s) have the same problem, he also has suspension techs. give him a holla
-hass good luck

chuckee98 · Jan 9, 2003

Wait a while for them to settle.

Cutting the bump stops won't do anything for the static height. It gets you a little more suspension travel at full compression (ie: you're less likely to bottom the suspension on big dips on the road.)

I would cut the bump stops if you have a bottoming issue, otherwise leave it so you don't have to disassemble the suspension.

I should have cut my bump stops on my Civic when I lowered it, but I followed the Eibach instructions NOT to cut them (they were Prokit springs), and ended up bottoming on large dips. Rather than disassembling everything, I just cranked up my Illuminas a notch. Wife hates it now, because then ride is so damn stiff.

MrSmith · Jan 10, 2003

wait like 30 days or 5000 miles (which ever comes first)

Sounds like a plan

I havent been bottoming , though I did'nt cut them, but that one side aahhh. you probably wouldnt notice it but I do.

RICDOGG · Jan 11, 2003

MrSmith said:
wait like 30 days or 5000 miles (which ever comes first)

Sounds like a plan

I havent been bottoming , though I did'nt cut them, but that one side aahhh. you probably wouldnt notice it but I do.

20 good hump sessions should suffice as well.

WOT of course

smoovie--smoov · Jan 13, 2003

is the passenger side a little higher than the drivers? that's how our car wasa designed, at least the G2's probably first too though. this become more noticeable after dropping the height. also give the springs about a month to settle in. i didn't notice too much and it took even longer but after like 2 0r 3 it was even lower.

MrSmith · Jan 14, 2003

smoovie--smoov said:
is the passenger side a little higher than the drivers?

i didn't notice too much and it took even longer but after like 2 0r 3 it was even lower.

yeah it is higher

2-3 months?? I wonder how long it will take my Suspension Techniques [1.5 drop]

chuckee98 · Jan 14, 2003

After about a month, you won't care about the gap difference anymore 'cause you'll have that new spoiler and 18" wheels on it.

MrSmith · Jan 14, 2003

chuckee98 said:
that new spoiler and 18" wheels on it.

Wipe that smile off yo face, I cant afford 18's

Ill be wearing 16's

pyros88legendcoupe · Jan 14, 2003

pussy's screw springs and struts, weld a plate in there and drop that mofo to the floor

MrSmith · Jan 14, 2003

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My Idea about my springs

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