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 Post subject: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:53 am 
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Morning Gents,
Was wondering if anyone can tell from the photos if there is anything wrong with my suspension? Its sitting lower on this side compared to the other but the hilos are at the same level. It was set up at same level and sitting fine then one day just noticed its sitting lower on this side. If i jack the car up then put it down it sits the same height but then when i move it, it drops lower again.
Any ideas?
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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:14 am 
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What condition are the cones and knuckle joints in?

Do you have any cracks in the top of the subframe, they would be visible from the engine bay.

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:26 am 
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May be something simple like the clip that holds the cone in has come loose and fallen out and the cone has gone skew wiff.


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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:40 am 
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Havent checked the subframes. Will have a look later today.
Will also see if i can check the cones are sitting ok into the donuts.

Cones and knuckle joints are pretty much brand new and seem to be fine but i could just be blind


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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:22 pm 
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Time to throw the rubber doughnuts away and buy some Japanese MST Springs. You won't know yourself with the ride change.

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:40 pm 
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Oh man that would mean pulling out the front donuts again... Was a pain in the ass


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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:21 pm 
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Is that lower bolt on the adjustable cone there a lock bolt? If it is it doesn't look very tight to keep everything where it should be. Have you measured each side to make sure they are wound out evenly?

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 Post subject: Re: Suspension issue?
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:55 pm 
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the golden one is the one that locks the height. The silver one is the threaded bolt to adjust the height. Both sides are set at same distance apart


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