Ground clearance after strut install

[loukywells]

I installed KYB struts this evening and left the factory springs. Here's my question: there is a 1/2" height difference in the front than the rear...front higher. I also installed KYB shocks in the rear and stayed with factory springs. Does anyone know the high specs? Would I need to replace the rear springs as well? My '05 awd has 97,000 miles on it.

 

[StuLax18]

Any chance you got the wrong struts/shocks, and they were longer/shorter?

 

[Dracula]

pictures of the outter side of the car and also the suspension setup will help alot.

 

[loukywells]

Ground clearance

I have attempted to post the pics...if it doesn't work, I'll try again. How do I get the pics in the post?





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I have attempted to post the pics...if it doesn't work, I'll try again. How do I get the pics in the post?

http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee395/loukywells/

As far as the suspension setup, the only items I have replaced are the front struts and back shocks. The part number on the struts are #339055 and 339056. Nothing else has been modified.

 

[loukywells]

Clearance issues after strut install

Ok...this is crazy and I can't figure out what's going on. After reviewing several threads on height clearance, my FX is running 1" higher than stock. From center of cap to fender is 19"!! I took the struts / springs back off this evening and everything is accurate. Any ideas?

 

[StuLax18]

Have you driven it much after install? Maybe time to settle or some hard driving?

 

[loukywells]

I've been driving highway mostly for about a week or so. Last night I verified the length of the old struts to the new ones...check. I'm wanting to replace all the springs anyway, guess this is a good time to do so. Eiback or HR? I really don't want to modify it too much though.

 

[jbaker1121]

its because they are brand new struts with used springs, they will settle.