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Old 05-26-2006, 01:36 PM
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I have vogtland coilovers and after I told the shop to get my ride height to 25.5" front and 25 and 5/8" rear, it is about a 1/4" off on each wheel. The shocks are new and although they drove the car for a bit between each adjustment with a full tank of gas to try make it as accurate as possible, it is still off that 1/4 of an inch.

I cannot notice it unless I measure, but is this at all a problem? Its just a city driver. Also, the ride height is below 25.5" on some wheels, but everywhere is above 25.0". will there be any control arm wear issues at 25"? I think I remember 25" being the magic number for no problems with control arms. I've already wrecked a set when I was at 24/24.5" and don't want to repeat that.

Any help appreciated,

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Default How long have they been on?

They may need to settle a bit.
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A week max, and I've hardly driven it.
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I'm at about 25 3/8" all around and I don't have control arm or tire wear issues.
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Default My Vogtlands settled down about 1/2" after a couple days.

I just gave it about a week and then adjusted them up higher because I didn't want any rubbing or control arm issues.
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