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      11-13-2019, 07:08 AM   #1
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Ride height higher after subframe reinstall

Just got finished reinstalling turbos and noticed that it looks like my ride height is about 1-2 inches higher. The car had it's suspension hanging due to no subframe for about 2 weeks. Do my shocks needs to resettle or did I screw something up having the arms disconnected for so long. I have stock sport suspension with 106k miles on them.
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      11-13-2019, 07:39 AM   #2
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Have you driven the car since you put it down? All suspension components torqued with preloaded wheels?

Most likely will need to settle. Give it a week or two.
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Haven't driven it yet, still need a custom tune. But thank you
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Haven't driven it yet, still need a custom tune. But thank you
I've noticed every time I adjust or play with height related suspension always had to drive for it to sit to it's true height. I would try that.
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Maybe i can convince the wife that its messed up and I need a b12 pro kit now
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Did you torque down the control arms while the car was up on jack stands?
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Maybe i can convince the wife that its messed up and I need a b12 pro kit now
Go for it.....the B12 pro kit is awesome!!
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Know how to change turbos and asking this question? Beyond weird....
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Your suspension doesn't ever "settle". Your bushing were torqued down away from loaded position and now are being twisted. They will have premature failure if you keep it at this.

I put on petrolatum on the bushings to help them slip into position before torque down.
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