Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

[unvmyrs]

Re: Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

yeah maybe you guys are right. ill try the suggestions. I was just ranting.

[unvmyrs]

Re: Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

If it was less than an inch I wouldn't be bothered as much but it's about an inch and a quarter.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

Interesting. I'd never measured my well heights before, but I thought I'd give it a try because of this thread. The fronts and back driver were 26 3/8" +-1/8" and the rear passenger was 25" even. It's not sitting on level ground, but I never noticed before. Seeing as everything on my rear end is new aftermarket, I say it was probably like that prior to installation but you hadn't noticed before.

[ssms5411]

Re: Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

Damm you guys are low, here I'm at 28"s all around. LOL But the ground effects make it look lower.

[pace2006]

Re: Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

Have you measured the car's height on all four corners on flat-level ground? I'm talking grab a level, make sure the ground is completely even, and measure each side. A newer suspension is going to make the common uneven height on these cars much more noticeable than sagging stock springs and worn shocks. When I got a good look at my car after the shock and spring install it looked terrible. I could barely fit two fingers between the tire and wheel well on one side and five on the other. Turned out it was just on uneven ground and I couldn't tell other than that.

Another thought to go with it... do you have some sort of adjustable panhard bar to accommodate for the difference in height? When a car with live axle is lowered, the rear becomes off-center and needs to be adjusted. Otherwise the rear looks uneven and can even make it look like it sits funny on one side.

Sam may seem to have an attitude, but that's because he knows his ****. He knows how it all works and generally what works best. He has a lot of pride in his product, since he is the small guy keeping business among the big businesses. So I wouldn't say you wasted your money on this. Maybe there is something else causing the problem, either an issue with the car, install, or maybe even some sort of material defect. Either way, it's best to rule out all the small things before you go around putting down products and companies that have proved themselves time and again. Instead of putting down his work, try working with him to figure out this issue. You paid for the parts and the advice, so best to utilize it rather than point fingers.

As a disclaimer, I've called Sam several times for advice on suspension. Sure, I've bought enough stuff from him to earn that privilege. But... the first few times I called him to ask about his products and what he thought was the best setup for my car and needs, he advised against purchasing unnecessary parts from him. In fact, he did it again after I bought shocks and springs from him. So just keep in mind, he's not out after your every penny like some of those other, bigger companies.

/drunken rant

[unvmyrs]

Re: Issue after kyb agx and strano install...

Yeah I understand that, but it isn't like I wasn't listening to him. I have measured it on even ground. Pride in a product doesn't mean that they have a zero failure rate though, which is what he doesn't understand. And apparently I'm not the only one he's done that too. It doesn't even matter anymore. I'll get it sorted out on my own without him, I just need time. I'm getting ready to deploy again, (sigh) so it probably won't happen for another year or so.