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Old 08-03-2007, 10:18 PM
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Just finished installing all new suspension. 01 Bullitt springs all the way around, Strange adj struts and shocks, new upper FMS Control arms, and MM Adjustable lowers for the rear.
My questions is, both front fenders and the left rear all measure 26 1/2 inches from the floor to the fender well, while the right rear measures 26 inches. (1/2 inch lower). I have turned the spring perch both ways to no avail. I can not get the ride height to change ( up or down). The screw turns freely, however I am getting no change in ride height.
Am I missing something? I thought the point of the adj lowers was to be able to change ride height on the rear to "even" the car out front to back.
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Old 08-04-2007, 09:52 AM
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Old 08-04-2007, 09:59 AM
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Have you drove it to let the springs settle?
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Old 08-04-2007, 10:02 AM
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Not enough, only about 30 miles so far. I know it will settle some with new isolators too, but still shouldn't the screws adjust ride height whether the springs have settled or not?
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Old 08-04-2007, 12:31 PM
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Mine did
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Old 08-04-2007, 02:56 PM
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Did you have to have the weight off the suspension or could you adjust it on the ground? I cranked it up at least an inch and half on the screw and had no ride height change.
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I thought those were used to adjust pinion angle???
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Old 08-04-2007, 03:19 PM
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I adjusted mine with the weight off...it was easier to turn the adjuster that way. I also didn't use the insulators.


92hatchLX, these have adjustable spring pirches so you can raise and lower your vehicle.
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Old 08-04-2007, 05:11 PM
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I thought those were used to adjust pinion angle???
Nope, not MM they adjust the height of the spring perch, pinion angle is non adj on MM arms
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I thought those were used to adjust pinion angle???
I'm pretty sure the upper control arms adjust pinion angle...
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