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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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installed eibach pro kit 2 weeks ago and the driver rear is lower than passenger rear by about 1/2 inch is this normal or is something notsitting right
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Is this empty or with you sitting in drivers seat? Full of gas or empty or in between?
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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That sounds about right.

I had eibachs and it was the same thing. Switched over to Tein coilovers and it was still slightly lower on the driver's side unless I offset the height.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Also make sure your on a perfectly flat ground. I've been on slightly angle asphalt (like 10 degrees) and it was 3/4 off. When I drive it on my lift it's perfect, even when I'm in the car. I have the Hotchkis kit.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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Also, make sure that the springs are seated correctly.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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my teins do that. I have re installed the springs several times. Still does it.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Yea, make sure the springs are seated correctly. That could cause this.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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I had a similar issue and it ended up being uneven tire pressure
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:00 AM
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^^That's some jacked up tire pressure.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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I had the Prokit and the driver's side was lower by about 1/4 inch, i now have the sportkit and it is still slightly lower. My freind has Tanabe springs and it is also lower on the drivers rear.... maybe it is just the Z and not the springs???
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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the z's fat a**, i have the eibach pro kit, i may need to measure.
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