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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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i just put my suspension kit on tokico blues with tokico red springs and initially it only lowered the car 1/2-1/4" and after driving it a little it settled about 1/2" all around. my question is how long is it supposed to take for these things to settle in completely? i know i got the perches in there right so whats teh deal? it was supposed to drop my car as much as 1.5"?
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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Default Re: how long for springs to settle? (papa_smurf)

come on, somebody has to have some input on this one?
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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Default Re: how long for springs to settle? (papa_smurf)

A quality set of springs DO NOT settle. The rubber isolators will compress more than stock. How are you measuring the drop? The correct way, according to the frame chart I have is to measure on a flat level surface from the ground up thru the centerline of the wheel to the high point of the edge of the lip. I do not know the specs of your setup, but can say that for Neuspeed sport springs the specs are in the catalog for front and rear drop. If you happen to put the wrong pair on they will not be at the same height as the spec calls for.
Just some insight-recheck your work and if it is still unsatisfactory consider some other setup.
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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Default Re: how long for springs to settle? (jc836)

as for settling i was talking about the upper rubber spring perch, that is what has settled thus far. as for measuring, i have been measuring from the center of the hub to the top of the wheel well arch.
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