How long does it take for springs to settle?
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How long does it take for springs to settle?
I put some agx struts with h&r race springs and i wanna no how long it takes for the springs to fully settle in? Their on my 94 ls
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Re: How long does it take for springs to settle?
Springs don't settle. Bushings tear. You should always make sure you loosen all the control arm bolts that go through a bushing and tighten them with the car at ride height. If you don't, the bushings will be preloaded and eventually tear, which is what most people mistake for springs settling.
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Re: How long does it take for springs to settle?
I just want to know because my passenger front side is low and the rears a bit higher and then my driver side its the opposite the front is higher then the rear so i just wanna make sure they settle in
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Re: How long does it take for springs to settle?
Springs don't settle. Bushings tear. You should always make sure you loosen all the control arm bolts that go through a bushing and tighten them with the car at ride height. If you don't, the bushings will be preloaded and eventually tear, which is what most people mistake for springs settling.
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Re: How long does it take for springs to settle?
How do you clock them? I just wanna have my dam ride at even height front same height and like wise for the rear help is appreciated guys thanks
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