Bob Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Finished installing them tonight, but something seems rather amiss. The front seems to have been lowered by about 50 - 60mm and the rear seems to have, if anything, raised up even higher! Pics attached, can people let me know if this is normal and they will end up settling sooner or later? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 There was a thread about this on a black supra, it was something like they were fitted either upside down or rears were fitted on the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 There was a similar post to yours last year....ended up that the front springs were put on the back and vice versa ?? Edit....beaten by a younger, quicker but probably uglier forum member:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yup, thats not right. However it can take a good couple of weeks for it to settle, go and take it round the block a couple of times and see if it makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 There was a similar post to yours last year....ended up that the front springs were put on the back and vice versa ?? Edit....beaten by a younger, quicker but probably uglier forum member:p I object to that false claim!!!!! younger and quicker!!!! thats just not fair to label me that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thats gotta be a case of the wrong way around fella.I wouldnt even drive it cos if them front 1s settle your bumper will be on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Here is a thread about them http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=71266&highlight=eibach+springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Oops:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 Oh bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Supra Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's like me whacking new wheels on at weekend to realise the directional patterns and the lefts and rights all needed swapping so had to jack it all back up, put old wheels back on and switch over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I can confirm you have the fronts on the backs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's like me whacking new wheels on at weekend to realise the directional patterns and the lefts and rights all needed swapping so had to jack it all back up, put old wheels back on and switch over... Who woudl do a thing like that ..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 perhaps it could catch on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Oops! Could be a new look for the boys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Schoolboy error! Not that im any more technical minded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I feel for you Bob, but from our mistakes do we learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I feel for you Bob, but from our mistakes do we learn I must have learnt a hell of a lot then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico2006 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I feel for you Bob, but from our mistakes do we learn Or, failing that, from Bobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 Or, failing that, from Bobs lol, cheers mate! At least I'm helping others I've given up now - I'm off to Thailand for two weeks next Friday, so the sodding thing can sit on the drive til January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 On the plus side, I'm getting quite well aquainted with my suspension - managed to change the rear springs in just over 2 hours last night Now to change the fronts round, then redo the rears On a downwards note, I noticed that one of my rear drop-links has a small split in the rubber and is leaking grease. Am I right in thinking it's new drop-link time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 On the plus side, I'm getting quite well aquainted with my suspension - managed to change the rear springs in just over 2 hours last night Now to change the fronts round, then redo the rears On a downwards note, I noticed that one of my rear drop-links has a small split in the rubber and is leaking grease. Am I right in thinking it's new drop-link time? It'll probably last for ages. Horrible temporary fixes include cleaning up the outside of ths split boot with brake cleaner and sealing it in a cocoon of silicone selaer, or even nastier, wrapping it with cling film. A new link will be required is the long term prognosis, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Nice can supply the drop links VERY cheap - but you have to wait a few weeks edit - I mean Nic, not Nice. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 sorry, but lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Nice can supply the drop links VERY cheap - but you have to wait a few weeks Cheers Homer, I'll give him a shout in the New Year. Hopefully they'll be fine til then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Another question: on the rear shocks I have foam / rubber thingys that fit inside the rubber sheath, yet on the front I have none. Sould there be some on the front as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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