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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Hotchkis Springs

Anyone who installed these springs notice that one side sits lower on the front end by 1/4"?
Are the springs particular to left vs right side?

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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Ok, after previous message measured from ground up to bottom of fenderwell, passenger side front is 1/4" lower and rear is 3/16" lower vs drivers side. Any one have a similar result? are the springs particular to left vs right side?
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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Hotchkis Springs (cont)

I guess no one has installed Hotchkis springs on their EVO'''
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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maybe one spring isnt seated correctly.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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Good point, but we really took our time to make certain.
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maybe one spring isnt seated correctly.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoWrxowner
Anyone who installed these springs notice that one side sits lower on the front end by 1/4"?
Are the springs particular to left vs right side?
I have had those springs on for almost 2 years... and its funny you bring this topic up. I notice my car leans slightly towards the pass side. Its so faint I only notice it when its parked in the garage which is level. I thought it was my imagination. I will have to go an try to measure.
Are the numbers you measured the difference of the "level or normal" side? Or are they all four corners that you measured?
These springs are awsome either way!!! Im sure your observation on your car was just like mine is.....I just thought it was in my head because its so hard to tell.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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You are right, I did not notice it right away. The lower side is the passenger side by 1/4" front and 3/16" rear. I used a tape measure and the center cap was my point of reference. The car handles fine so I guess it is not a major issue.

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I have had those springs on for almost 2 years... and its funny you bring this topic up. I notice my car leans slightly towards the pass side. Its so faint I only notice it when its parked in the garage which is level. I thought it was my imagination. I will have to go an try to measure.
Are the numbers you measured the difference of the "level or normal" side? Or are they all four corners that you measured?
These springs are awsome either way!!! Im sure your observation on your car was just like mine is.....I just thought it was in my head because its so hard to tell.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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check everything again... mine's alright! goodluck!
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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Mine is the same way (passenger side lower). There might be something default with the evo itself to allow for the weight of the passenger. I dunno...but it almost seemed like it leaned when I had stock springs, too. All of this when the car is unloaded.
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