Front spring position
12-09-2016, 03:25 PM
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Front spring position
I just fitted Vogtland lowering springs on my car, rear was easy, front a little more difficult, but with the help of a friend we managed to get them in.
Haynes manual says to position them over one hole in the bottom of the a-arm, leaving the other hole free.
I guess we slided both springs all the way into the slot of the a-arm, covering both holes.
Would that cause any problems?
Haynes manual says to position them over one hole in the bottom of the a-arm, leaving the other hole free.
I guess we slided both springs all the way into the slot of the a-arm, covering both holes.
Would that cause any problems?
12-09-2016, 04:49 PM
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Re: Front spring position
The only change would be rideheight. Your probably fine, just might sit a tad lower
12-09-2016, 08:59 PM
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Re: Front spring position
No, won't slide by itself; probably has 1800 lbs or so on it at the very least (remember, the weight of the car has more than a 2:1 mechanical advantage on it)
The factory probably did it that way for 2 reasons:
The factory probably did it that way for 2 reasons:
- The hole needed to be there to allow water to drain out; and
- It's SUPER EEEEEEZY to see if it's put together right, including on the production line, at a quick glance