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Originally Posted by hatmandew
Hey group, figured I would ask the experts (you) about the height concern I have. I just had the H&R 1.2 springs installed on my 2011 X5M. I had a specialist do it at the BMW dealer. The rear is air suspension. It looks great but the back end is sitting a little lower than the front. Not exact measurements but from the ground up the back is about 1/8th inch lower. Is it because the front springs have not settled completely yet? Should I raise the back end a little? If I measure from the center wheel up then the back is about 3/4 inches lower. I tried to add a pic to show you but was unsuccessful. Thanks for your help guys.
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The rear should definitely be a little higher than the front. Adjusting the rear is pretty easy since its only a link. The longer the link the more the rear will be raised and vice versa. A full turn of the link = 1/4" raise. Ride quality will suffer if the car doesn't have enough rake.
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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW
For the love of God, please post pics. I'm so undecided on the 1.2" kit or the 2" kit. Thanks.
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2" kit gives the car a nice height/stance but ride quality will suffer. The stock shocks are not valved for the car to go that low. I know... i'm running the 2" H&R springs.
