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Old May 7, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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ok i lowered my car yesterday (it lowered it way to far, they said it would be a two inch drop and it was like 4) anyways i started drivin this morning and the front passenger side has lowered even farther and the tire is now rubbing i dont know what happened it was fine yesterday... anyone have any ideas of what to do???
 
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Old May 7, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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what kinda springs did you get????
 
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Old May 7, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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maybe your spring fell of of the spring perch on the strut....lowering springs dont have the tnesion on them that they need to stay in place......jack up the front side of the car and make sure its still sittingo n the strut the right way
 
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Old May 7, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Do a thorough front end inspection.

make sure everything is in place. Need to check you put the springs on the correct end.
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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1st gen stock springs would have given you a slight drop.

You need to have the suspension checked ASAP.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Ok i got my car realigned yesterday which made it rub evenly on both front tires (so i know its not a bad spring) but he also suggested the rubber spring boosters (i kinda did a duh! why didnt i think of that) put them in last night and it fixed everythin well other than the fact i knocked the alignment off coming home from buyin the blocks. Now not only is the car a little higher, lookin better, and not rubbing but its an incredibly smooth ride almost feels like stock! just thought i'd update you guys. thanx for your suggestions!
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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This post could really use some pictures of your ride and some of the springs in the suspension.
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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Ok i know it needed pics i was waitin for a day i had time to slow down to take a couple pics of after the blocks were in this one is from before the only real difference is the back is raised about an 1.5" which looks better. i dont have a pic of the springs in the suspension yet tho sorry!

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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Enjoy the smooth ride while it lasts cuz those struts r gona blow in ...id say a couple weeks. Its pretty guarenteed to happen esp when u lower a neon. But damn lol like i said b4 looks like i have a challenge down here.what do u plan on doin next? R u going to nopi with rob's group?
 
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