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Old 01-12-2014, 09:13 PM
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I recently installed front and rear qa1 coilovers along with spohn lca's, panhard bar, and body mount torque arm. All components are delsphere and adjustable. Also put in S60 at same time. Question is ever since install pass rear sits about and inch or so higher than driver. Springs are all set the same side to side. What's the deal?
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I recently installed front and rear qa1 coilovers along with spohn lca's, panhard bar, and body mount torque arm. All components are delsphere and adjustable. Also put in S60 at same time. Question is ever since install pass rear sits about and inch or so higher than driver. Springs are all set the same side to side. What's the deal?
Panhard bar adjustable?
Old 01-13-2014, 04:53 PM
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Did you tighten everything down while the car was in the air with the rear end hanging? You need to tighten things down with the car on the ground under its own weight.
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Yes panhard is adjustable. Also I've done both on the lift by mistake then all loosened and tightened on ground. Is there a certain sequence?
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I'd take advantage of the coilover and equalize the height...
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Did you set your panhard bar to the right length before installing? It sounds simple but if you changed the adjustment to install it as its a difficult fit with the rear end unsupported the car will no longer sit level...
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I'll try and raise the drivers coilover. I lowered the passenger side with no change its seems. Also panhard bar is set the way it came from spohn. What's the best way to adjust it.
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To adjust the PHB, get two pieces of string and two nuts. Tape the string and nut to the fender lip above the tire. When the string hangs down past the tire you can measure from the string to the sidewall on each side. Keep adjusting the PHB until each measurement is equal.
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Thank you very much UMI


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