Skyler@Achtuning.com

Just getting some measuring done on my V8 and came up with the following measurements. This is with H&R springs (fronts need replacing) and 215-55-16 tires. I'm mainly concerned with the rear being uneven side to side. These measurements are from the fenderlip to ground.
LF 26 1/8"
RF 26"
LR 24 5/8"
RR 25 1/4"

The rear springs don't visually seem to be bad but I suppose its possible that one spring is sagging or perhaps the shock is worn out on the low side.
If anyone has H&Rs on their V8 and could compare measurements that may help somewhat as well.
Thanks!

V8QinNJ

To verify that that are both seated correctly. (and in the same spot) before you say one is 5/8" different as that's about the size of the mount IIRC.

-Scott

Skyler@Achtuning.com

The high side is only ~90% seated in the upper perch but I think that would only effect the ride height by 1/8" tops.

ColoQuattro

This often can make a difference in leveling out the descrepencies when you change springs. Also if you have not changed your dampeners and they are marginal that can make a big difference.

itsav8

.....the car isn't ballanced to the Left or Right to begine with. & I suppose all the nesicary things were taken into consideration, such as.....

....the car was totally empty like it rolled off the assembley line? You were on an even ground? Ect....?

So if you compair the front to itself that's good. In my line of work if your within an 1/8 you should get a raise...LOL.
So,
the rears are 1 1/2" off...(& that would lead to a decrease in pay)...But you have to remember that the Exhaust is on the driver side rear & it's freaking heavy! & as I remember unless you changed the Exhaust?,
it's still stock. So that could have something to do with the driver side being lower than the pass side.

But I suppose I could freak you out about something being HORRABLEY wrong & talk you into scrapping those POS H&R springs & the even more despised....(by me)...Bilstien shocks & get you a set of coilovers & adj Konis with some 2B camber/caster tops. Great setup man...I LUVVVVVVVVVVVV mine ;-)

But if your worried & everything looks good....as you said.....maybe get in touch with Ben & see about getting a warranty for the rear shocks. Bilstiens if I'm correct have a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser of there shocks.

Calbha

got the same springs but am unknowladgable on how to mesure lemme know and ill be happy to do this for you.

Skyler@Achtuning.com

Previous owner had them installed, I'm thinking the shocks are the likely culprit at this point but I have some more research to do.

Skyler@Achtuning.com

and using a tape measure measure the distance from the upper fender lip to the ground, it's important to ensure that all the tire pressures are equal beforehand for an accurate result.
Thanks!

Skyler@Achtuning.com

Car was not completely empty but the added weight is very close to the centerline of the car (small sub box, 1 small amp and 1 freakin large amp). Stock exhaust but with a resonator delete which would shave a few Lbs.

I plan to talk to the guys at H&R tomorrow to see what the likelyhood of a sagging spring is. If that doesn't seem like the issue I'll pursue the shocks.

I have to resist going nuts with this car as that's what I have the coupe for

V8QinNJ

Also need to know the tire size or the #'s will not matter.