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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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I just installed a set of buddy club adjustable upper contol arms on my '95 integra. Afterword I noticed my car sits higher in the front than it did before. Previously you could barely fit your hand between the fender and the tire. Now it is at least in inch or more higher than it was. I am running basic h&r lowering springs with tokiko blue shocks. I have not got an alignment yet. I set the control arm in the middle with equal length on the top and bottom adjustments. Does the camber in the control arm just need adjusted?
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Default Re: car sits higher after installing control arms

you're binding. need to find where you are binding. loosen, put weight to it, tighten, and you should be fine after that.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Default Re: car sits higher after installing control arms

you tightened the bushings while the suspension was hanging down, right?

dont do that.

and yes of course you need an alignment after changing camber.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks for the info. guys. Much appriciated.
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