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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Ok, heres the back story. I have a 94 accord EX sedan and I just lowered it on H&R Sports with GR-2's. Now this was my first attempt at suspension work and after 8 hours a friend and I got them all on right (I think). So it looks pretty good, but I am very picky, and it seems to me that the front is just a tad bit higher than the back. Like the gap between the tire and the fender is just a small bit more in the front than the back. It bugs me. Does anyone have any reccomendations or suggestions or similar experiences? Thanks!
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Common experience with lowering springs.

The front wheel well is larger than the rear, to allow you to turn. An even drop always makes the rear look lower, even if it isn't.

Don't measure by fender gap. Its useless.

If it really bugs you, use a small rubber spring spacer and raise the rear slightly.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Yea, it doesnt bother me a ton, I was just thinking maybe I did something wrong or maybe something was wrong with the springs or shocks themselves. Thanks for the clarification.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Compare the height measured at the front and rear jack points on each side to see how much the ride height is really different.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Good idea! I will try it as soon as I get off work. None the less, it still looks like the front is higher, just by the tire gap.
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