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      06-04-2015, 05:41 PM   #23
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I put the 1.2 H&R springs on my 2011 M Sport and added some F14's as well. Looks great. Ride is not great, I suspect the rear is lower than it should be. I guess I need to take it in and add 1/4-1/2" to hopefully improve the ride. Rides like a bucking bronco on the freeway on dips.

If I can figure out how post pictures, I'll throw some on. Carbon black with gun metal F14's.
I think you just have to adjust the endlinks, which you can do on your back in the garage with simple tools....
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      06-04-2015, 05:52 PM   #24
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I'll try to get underneath to look at it, but I have been known to botch up these jobs pretty bad. My TPMS sensors aren't working with the new wheels either and am not sure why.

Probably just swing by Les Schwab to see if they are faulty sensors or the wheels are put on the wrong side. With the aftermarket wheels, they told me they are Left/Right dependent unlike the stock sensors. While there, they can do 1-2 turns on the links and I pray that will solve the bucking bronco problem. Handles amazing with no body roll...especially with adaptive drive. Just need to smooth out the bumps at speed.
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      06-04-2015, 06:12 PM   #25
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The longer you make it the higher your raising the rear.
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      06-05-2015, 11:47 AM   #26
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Thanks! That seems pretty idiot proof to me. So 1 full rotation longer is equivalent to 1/4" raise? Looks like I am loosening the bottom nut?
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      06-05-2015, 04:10 PM   #27
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Thanks! That seems pretty idiot proof to me. So 1 full rotation longer is equivalent to 1/4" raise? Looks like I am loosening the bottom nut?
Np. A full turn is about a 1/4" height movement. You'll need 2 10mm open end wrenches. You can adjust from the top or the bottom nut.
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      06-05-2015, 04:14 PM   #28
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I'll give it a shot. Start with 1 full turn and see how it does. Thanks.
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      06-07-2015, 01:25 PM   #29
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Pics after the H&R 1.2 springs and Forgestar.
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      10-19-2015, 04:03 PM   #30
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Hi all , has anyone experienced a squeak on the front after lowering ? I hear the squeak when I go over small bumps/ dips on the road. Amy suggestions would be appreciated
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