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Old 12-01-2009 | 02:51 AM
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So this past weekend i decided to throw on a eibach prokit that i had bought a couple of weeks ago on my car (99 ss) i started with the rears and lowered it to install the fronts. But i noticed that the rear drivers side was lower ( and it still is ) than the passenger side. Does any 1 have an idea why? I havent installed the front ones yet, so the front is stock springs with i believe kyb struts. Any input on this would be great, thanks guys!
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I forget what they call it exactly but there is a cup that goes on the top of the spring. Is the cup seated correctly on the spring.
Old 12-01-2009 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JeaneZ28
I forget what they call it exactly but there is a cup that goes on the top of the spring. Is the cup seated correctly on the spring.
Yeah its on there correctly i took them off like 3 maybe 4 times and switched them around just to make sure and still the same thing.
Old 12-01-2009 | 02:59 AM
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Have you tried driving it yet? Sometimes it takes a drive to get them to settle properly.
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Its ok, my car does it to and I have the Prokit. Do a search about your car leaning there are about 15 different threads about it already.
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Originally Posted by uLs1a
Its ok, my car does it to and I have the Prokit. Do a search about your car leaning there are about 15 different threads about it already.
My 315 35 tires rub also, is there anything that can be done to fix that. New shocks maybe? or roll the fenders (rear)
Old 12-01-2009 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JeaneZ28
Have you tried driving it yet? Sometimes it takes a drive to get them to settle properly.
Yeah i drove my car sunday and today to and from work and it sits the same.
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ur might have to roll the fenders, check ur trans mount been known to cause the car to sit sidewayz. otherwise if its about an inch on difference side to side its normal haha, even my stock springs are like that and a couple friends i know with prokits same thing. dont really notice tho till it gets low.
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Are both(left & right) of the spring pigtail ends pointing in the same direction(towards the rear of car).

You need an Adjustable PHB to recenter the rear after lowering.
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The car being tilted because of lowering is normal. A lot of people have that. You probably have to roll the fenders if the edge of your fender is rubbing on your 315s. If your tires are rubbing on the inside of the fender, you have to get a big hammer and pound down the areas inside your fender where they are rubbing. On here they refer to it as the "BFH mod." If you're running 10.5s or larger in the rear you most likely have to do that.
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you could add the hose mod on the low side, that will pick it up slightly
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My SS had the infamous tilt going on too I ended up removing one of the spring pads completely and it leveled itself out. Some are just crooked from the factory man, sucks but its true. Some have even gone as far as to blame it on the weight of the spare tire/jack. Take it out and see if it levels out for you...
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
you could add the hose mod on the low side, that will pick it up slightly
hmm ill do some research on that one thanks man
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My SS had the infamous tilt going on too I ended up removing one of the spring pads completely and it leveled itself out. Some are just crooked from the factory man, sucks but its true. Some have even gone as far as to blame it on the weight of the spare tire/jack. Take it out and see if it levels out for you...
Ok ill look into it some more thanks bud
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The car being tilted because of lowering is normal. A lot of people have that. You probably have to roll the fenders if the edge of your fender is rubbing on your 315s. If your tires are rubbing on the inside of the fender, you have to get a big hammer and pound down the areas inside your fender where they are rubbing. On here they refer to it as the "BFH mod." If you're running 10.5s or larger in the rear you most likely have to do that.
Yeah imm a have to roll the fenders, its not really that bad but i noticed a diff on the tires when i used the car after the drop. Yeah my wheels are 11" wide so some pounding is gonna come into play thanks for all the help. From everyone.
Old 12-03-2009 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
Are both(left & right) of the spring pigtail ends pointing in the same direction(towards the rear of car).

You need an Adjustable PHB to recenter the rear after lowering.
Im going to have to look into that cuz its driving me nutz.
I know for sure i located the springs the same direction but i faced the pigtails facing the tires though.
Originally Posted by lowerthanyou00
ur might have to roll the fenders, check ur trans mount been known to cause the car to sit sidewayz. otherwise if its about an inch on difference side to side its normal haha, even my stock springs are like that and a couple friends i know with prokits same thing. dont really notice tho till it gets low.
Before the drop i really didnt pay any att to the diff in height. So maybe if i go with a different setup or would it be the same if i were to go with another spring and strut,shock's.



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