Koni meet Swift, Swift meet Koni.
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Koni meet Swift, Swift meet Koni.
I just installed Swift springs with my Koni shocks, Eibachs are in the classifieds.
Nothing wrong with Eibach, but I overdrove the car on HWY 1 central Cali, a few weeks ago, see if some higher rate springs will work better!!!!!!
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Nothing wrong with Eibach, but I overdrove the car on HWY 1 central Cali, a few weeks ago, see if some higher rate springs will work better!!!!!!
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Wondering how high the fronts sit after install. I have swifts on and I want to compare. I think mine may be sitting a little higher than intended (which hopefully isn't due to shoddy install as my springs are sounding a bit creaky up front).
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26 1/2' top of fender arch front
26 3/4' top of fender arch rear.
Im on 19s
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(Unfortunately, since my driveway is on an incline, I don't have a place to do my own installs atm.....drives me insane paying money for shoddy work that I'm capable of doing myself and getting it right from the jump. Would like to give the installer some possible issues to check when I go to complain).
Since I've heard the creaking, I suspected something was off. Im wondering if he tightened them up while unloaded. This could cause some binding which may cause creaking if I am correct.
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Im at about 27 in the front and 26.75ish rear. Im also on 19's wrapped in 245/40 F and 275/35 R. Any thoughts on what may be off?
(Unfortunately, since my driveway is on an incline, I don't have a place to do my own installs atm.....drives me insane paying money for shoddy work that I'm capable of doing myself and getting it right from the jump. Would like to give the installer some possible issues to check when I go to complain).
Since I've heard the creaking, I suspected something was off. Im wondering if he tightened them up while unloaded. This could cause some binding which may cause creaking if I am correct.
(Unfortunately, since my driveway is on an incline, I don't have a place to do my own installs atm.....drives me insane paying money for shoddy work that I'm capable of doing myself and getting it right from the jump. Would like to give the installer some possible issues to check when I go to complain).
Since I've heard the creaking, I suspected something was off. Im wondering if he tightened them up while unloaded. This could cause some binding which may cause creaking if I am correct.
Im on 19s with 245/40 and 275/35 Michelin PSS.
I do not remove or disconnect control arms when replacing front struts.
However, I replaced the SPC arms with the 3rd generation last month or so, and tightened the arms with the ball joints around 2" from the inner fender, which is the arms position with suspension loaded.
The rear arm to knuckle bolt was also tightened in the loaded position.
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All I need to say is.............WOW!!
Progressive springs like the Eibach are fine for, let's say faster than normal street driving.
Swifts with the Konis, I can feel the rear plant itself so much better.
I literally bottomed out the Eibachs driving the twisties on HWY 1 at Big Sur.
Progressive springs like the Eibach are fine for, let's say faster than normal street driving.
Swifts with the Konis, I can feel the rear plant itself so much better.
I literally bottomed out the Eibachs driving the twisties on HWY 1 at Big Sur.
