after installing the skunk2 spring....

[Booster1]

after weeks of the installation of the lowering spring, I noticed that the rear's height slightly off compare between the left and right wheel of the fender to the tire.Cause I put my fingers to measure the gap.Is the bushing inside the strut has to do with the height? should I cut it off or trim it? or possibly one of my shock is blown up? I'll try to measure again tomorrow just to make sure. Or

[MicaCeli]

Something it probably off. did you make sure that the all the top hat pieces went together correctly?

[Booster1]

Something it probably off. did you make sure that the all the top hat pieces went together correctly?


well the top of the rear spring is a bit wider but I was able to fit it in by forcing it,etc....I might check it again when I have time. I was thinking of trimming the rubber bushing..

[03GTSTRD]

well the top of the rear spring is a bit wider but I was able to fit it in by forcing it,etc....I might check it again when I have time. I was thinking of trimming the rubber bushing..

if you didn't cut the bumpstop you need to do that.

[ghet2_gts]

if you didn't cut the bumpstop you need to do that.
:werd: :monkey:

[Booster1]

if you didn't cut the bumpstop you need to do that.


I know we both have the same set up. So did you cut yours?.and how much did you trim it?

[bman365]

if its about a 2"+ drop like mine..i cut them in half.

[Booster1]

if its about a 2"+ drop like mine..i cut them in half.


The settings for skunk2 springs are front(2.25) and rear(2.50) inches... There's a gap. Does this has to do with the strut on the top that has like an allan key should I turn that knob?http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/376/21dm7.jpg



http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1708/25ow4.jpg

[Booster1]

I might work on my car on friday..I hope it will work out..

[bman365]

did the springs come with its own bump stops? And no i don't think that allen will do anything.

[Booster1]

did the springs come with its own bump stops? And no i don't think that allen will do anything.


Nope, just the springs. I used the stock bump stop like the one you see on picture with green circle on it..

[bman365]

mine were foamy and was the color of your floor jack..and was like a hour-glass shape

[Booster1]

mine were foamy and was the color of your floor jack..and was like a hour-glass shape



"LIke an hour glass shape"?????

[bman365]

http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=223037
look about 2/3 way down the page..and those orange things are the bumpstops..)( hour-glass shape is how i would describe it i guess.

[Booster1]

http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=223037
look about 2/3 way down the page..and those orange things are the bumpstops..)( hour-glass shape is how i would describe it i guess.


I can't remember which one has the orange foam, is that the bump stop? so that's the one I need to cut?

[ghet2_gts]

you need to cut the orange foam

[Booster1]

you need to cut the orange foam


the orange foam is the front. The rear strut don't have orange foam, well I don't remember if I have one or not..lols but if I do have one then I'll cut it..

[ghet2_gts]

good luck bro

[Booster1]

good luck bro

Thanks. I always love to work on suspension keeps me busy..

[03GTSTRD]

I know we both have the same set up. So did you cut yours?.and how much did you trim it?

I cut the orange bumpstops in half.

[Scratchy]

I noticed that the rear's height slightly off compare between the left and right wheel of the fender to the tire.Cause I put my fingers to measure the gap.

Assuming the floor you are measuring on is perfectly flat it's normal to have a slight difference...stock it is not perfectly even as the weight distribution of the car is not perfect, and remember that a small difference in height shows up more when lowered than at stock height (for example a 1/4" of difference is more visible on a half inch wheel gap than a three inch one...) :monkey:

[Booster1]

Assuming the floor you are measuring on is perfectly flat it's normal to have a slight difference...stock it is not perfectly even as the weight distribution of the car is not perfect, and remember that a small difference in height shows up more when lowered than at stock height (for example a 1/4" of difference is more visible on a half inch wheel gap than a three inch one...) :monkey:


that's what I see in my car as I measured it.The rear right strut is lower than the rear left strut. The height difference is 0.25 of an inch...But then I used to have a 93 celica I measured it and height was perfect.It's like I'm driving a car with a sprained ankle..lols.

[Scratchy]

that's what I see in my car as I measured it.The rear right strut is lower than the rear left strut. The height difference is 0.25 of an inch...But then I used to have a 93 celica I measured it and height was perfect.It's like I'm driving a car with a sprained ankle..lols.

It's not a big difference, it is perfectly normal. Now just enjoy your new suspension and sleep well, it is fine.

[ghet2_gts]

that's what I see in my car as I measured it.The rear right strut is lower than the rear left strut. The height difference is 0.25 of an inch...But then I used to have a 93 celica I measured it and height was perfect.It's like I'm driving a car with a sprained ankle..lols.
recheck everything and make sure everything are placed where they belong