Like the title says, I've replaced the entire suspension, and i've used the koni yellow/eibach pro set up. The front is sitting way higher than stock, clearance from top of tire to outer fender lip is probably 5".

I've done a search, and I'm going to assume that my springs were indexed improperly. I also discovered in my search that there are certain bolts that must be tightened with the suspension unloaded and some with the suspention loaded.

Any information as to which bolts to tighten and when would be a huge help.

I've also used new upper spring isolators. How much of an increase does that account for?

 

I have the same set-up on my car, and you can see how it sets (click pic for more). Does your's set higher?

 

Little of nothing. Eyeball the indexing. Make sure the springs are seated in the pocket.

JamesC

 

Does anyone have, or can link me to a picture of a correctly indexed spring on the A-arm? I would appreciate it.

 

If you drive it for a couple days it might loosen up and sit at the right height.

 

if you have 5" of space there, the springs are not seated on something. Have you moved the car yet?

 

There are two small (1/4") holes drilled in the spring seat in the front A-arm. These are used for proper indexing. The end of the coil should sit in the middle of these two holes. If they're not indexed you have to take them back out again and put them in correctly.

 

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Yep, I've been driving the car for a week or two now. I've even gone through a torque test on all the bolts between then and now.

Darkshot :

Looking at the picture in the "Front Suspension 101" thread in the sticky section, are you referring to the 2 holes that are closest together, or the 2 holes which are across from each other and appear to be on a "raised platform"?

 

The two closest together (under the number "12" in the photo).

JamesC

 

If you used "new" upper spring isolators (part # 10290379), then they are 4th gen ones, and they are thicker that the stock 3rd gen isolators.