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Old 5/28/07, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceknyght
I finally was able to get this mod done, but I seem to have a problem... The back now sits lower than the front rather than leveled out... Would installing them the wrong way have this type of an effect? I have them with the fatter end towards the axle (down) and the thinner end towards the frame (up)... I really don't want to get the front springs if I don't have to, but if this is what I am stuck with on the rears, then I will go ahead and get them, cause it sits way too low in the back now...

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yeah, that doesnt look right. must be the whole convertable thing.
height wont matter which way you installed them.
Old 5/28/07, 07:09 AM
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I did it and wish I'd done the fronts, too. The rear is noticable lower than the front and looks silly.
Originally Posted by Iceknyght
I finally was able to get this mod done, but I seem to have a problem... The back now sits lower than the front rather than leveled out... Would installing them the wrong way have this type of an effect? I have them with the fatter end towards the axle (down) and the thinner end towards the frame (up)... I really don't want to get the front springs if I don't have to, but if this is what I am stuck with on the rears, then I will go ahead and get them, cause it sits way too low in the back now...

Any suggestions?
Did you not read what I wrote earlier in the thread? Mine looks just like yours.

Also, read this thread:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...t=roush+stupid
It addresses both issues, the positioning of the springs and the ride height problem.
Old 5/28/07, 01:16 PM
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Did you not read what I wrote earlier in the thread? Mine looks just like yours.
I looked at the pictures you posted and liked the look even though you said they were a little lower... Mine seem to be even lower than yours (probably because mines a convertible I am guessing)... I reversed the springs this morning (so they were on right side up) and it didn't seem to help (I wasn't expecting it to, I just wanted them on right)! So, it looks like I am going to have to bite the bullet and get the fronts done...
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[quote=Iceknyght;926754]I finally was able to get this mod done, but I seem to have a problem... The back now sits lower than the front rather than leveled out... Would installing them the wrong way have this type of an effect? I have them with the fatter end towards the axle (down) and the thinner end towards the frame (up)... I really don't want to get the front springs if I don't have to, but if this is what I am stuck with on the rears, then I will go ahead and get them, cause it sits way too low in the back now...

Any suggestions?[/
quote]Yeah,get front ones
Old 5/28/07, 08:47 PM
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Lol! Smart a$$...

Okay, I finally drove it around a bit and washed her up... So far, I can definitely tell the back end is stiffer, but not *bad* stiff... Just noticable (and also cause I am trying to feel differences)... Over speed bumps, it's tighter and not as *spongy* as the front ones. Overall I am liking them and after I drove it around a bit, I took some more pictures...





It seems to have leveled out too, which I don't think is possible, but it looks more level now...

I'll give it a day or so and figure out if I can live with this or if I should just get the fronts done too!
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Icey,
I have seen rubber ring spacers that would work. Just put them on the top of the spring before you stuff em up in the well? Try Jegs or Summit? I guess they would also work on the bottom as well.
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My friend said something similar, but I decided to bite the bullet and order the fronts... The good news is that the springs will all be the same... So while I didn't really want to lower the front, I will feel better that they are the same springs...
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Originally Posted by Iceknyght
My friend said something similar, but I decided to bite the bullet and order the fronts... The good news is that the springs will all be the same... So while I didn't really want to lower the front, I will feel better that they are the same springs...
Congrats! Your car will handle and look great. Struts/shocks should be your next mod.
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Originally Posted by RUgoinUp?
Congrats! Your car will handle and look great. Struts/shocks should be your next mod.
They are definitely on my future mod list!
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