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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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i just bought tokico blues and put BRAND new skunk 2 lowering springs on them and FOR SOME REASON my car is stock ride hieght maybe even a little higher. can someone help me? i'm stumped and feel real stupid. if someone could give me an explanation id be REALLY greatful.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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no one can explain this?
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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What car is it?
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Default Re: lowering springs raised my car? please help.

Take pictures of the shock/spring assembly.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: lowering springs raised my car? please help.

it's on an eg and it's already on the car. i can take some pics of the car and get under it and try to get a shot of the coilover if thatwould helpp
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Default Re: lowering springs raised my car? please help.

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it's on an eg and it's already on the car. i can take some pics of the car and get under it and try to get a shot of the coilover if thatwould helpp
Is it lowering springs or coilovers? Maybe you have the wrong springs?
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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either installed incorrect, wrong application, installed backwards (fronts being in the rear and so on). and yes pics would help
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Default Re: lowering springs raised my car? please help.

umm how about take the wheels off, and then take pics of the shock/spring assembly. If you want us to help, then that would be your best course of action. Just do it. Don't be a lazy bum.
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