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dhutton 09-11-2015 06:55 AM

Aren't those lower coilover mounts adjustable? Just raise them one notch.

Don

cpd004 09-11-2015 08:37 AM

The coil over mounts are not adjustable. Only the lower control arms are.

dhutton 09-11-2015 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpd004 (Post 616278)
The coil over mounts are not adjustable. Only the lower control arms are.

I think they are and I see a hole above where yours are installed. I think you can move the mount up one hole. I know the first gen four bars are able to do this. When I look at the installation instructions your mounts appear to be lower. I don't see the unused hole in the instruction photos.

Don

cpd004 09-11-2015 06:46 PM

That block actually can't go up or down. I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow. The lower control arm can move up or down, but it will change the angle of the rear end. Here's another pic I had, but it doesn't really show much else other than the old tires.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...4/IMG_2075.jpg

dhutton 09-11-2015 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpd004 (Post 616344)
That block actually can't go up or down. I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow. The lower control arm can move up or down, but it will change the angle of the rear.

If it could move up like the first gens you would be in good shape.

Don

cpd004 09-13-2015 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 616347)
If it could move up like the first gens you would be in good shape.

Don


It can...I'd guess that it would throw the rear end pinion angle off. That bracket and the control arm can move up. It still wouldn't raise the front at this point. It's definitely something to consider though.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...A8E1EAAB53.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...bae4aca036.jpg

Man...I've got to stop driving this thing around in the rain!

WSSix 09-14-2015 06:54 AM

Your coil overs in the rear are set very differently. Was that done in an attempt to correct the height issues or some other reason? How are the fronts adjusted compared to one another?

cpd004 09-14-2015 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 616481)
Your coil overs in the rear are set very differently. Was that done in an attempt to correct the height issues or some other reason? How are the fronts adjusted compared to one another?

Yes...to correct the height issue. The fronts are exact opposite of the rear as far as preload goes on the coils. The front passenger has barely any preload compared to the drivers side on the front. I believe there is bind somewhere and have gone over everything a few times with nothing jumping out as obvious. The ride, as you can imagine, is not confidence inspiring by any means.

cpd004 09-25-2015 08:31 PM

Well, turns out there may be some issues with my shocks and spring rates. One odd thing I have going on is that there are only 9 clicks available for adjustment instead of 24. Just waiting on Ridetech to see what they want me to do. One disappointing thing so far is that I've talked to a few different support guys and it seems to take forever for them to get back to me after I send them measurements or results based on what they'd like me to try.

WSSix 09-26-2015 07:31 AM

Sorry to hear it's not going as smoothly and quickly as you'd like. Hopefully, they can get on it and have it figured out for you soon.


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