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Old 08-05-2009, 11:14 AM   #1
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Default Aftermarket Front Suspension Adjustment Question...

I currently have a QA1 k member installed with QA1 control arms. It has Strange Engineering shocks with a QA1 coil over kit. With this setup and 17x8 cobra wheels I have to let the springs sit higher which give the car a dumb look since the front is higher then the rear. I cant adjust the springs down cause the springs will rub on the tires. What can I do to solve this? Buy new springs with a different rate? Buy smaller diameter springs?

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Old 08-05-2009, 11:31 AM   #2
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yea just get shorter springs with a higher spring rate. you can always call a company and tell them their issue depending on the type and brand of spring you want. their tech reps are usually pretty good with this kind of stuff.
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id go with a smaller diameter spring before I went with a shorter one with a higher spring rate..
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maybe a lower profile front tire? bring your front rake down.

do you have a little better picture so we could possibly ID your issue?
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I can take a picture, what would you like to see?

The picture in my sig you can even see the difference from front to back, looks so bad...haha...
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took much shading and its hard to tell what your issue is. get a profile shot of the car full color.it will make it easier to determin your issues.
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