MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: mattyw on May 29, 2010, 11:51:51 pm

Title: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: mattyw on May 29, 2010, 11:51:51 pm
hi all i fitted a set of h&r springs to my car and now the ride height is uneven,i have checked to make sure the springs are all the way there meant to be and this is the measurements i got from the top of wheel centre to the arch
drivers front 302mm     passenger front 316mm
drivers rear 310mm      passenger rear 301mm

surely the springs are odd sizes i cant imagine it being anything else,has anyone had the same problem
Title: Re: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: ashley on May 30, 2010, 08:21:16 pm
Normally the drivers side is slightly lower due to the engine and fuel tank, not that much though.

presuming it was defo on the fllat when measured!
Title: Re: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: mattyw on May 30, 2010, 10:52:15 pm
yes was on the flat,its quite noticable on the front
Title: Re: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: ashley on May 31, 2010, 09:21:49 am
Are the Struts properly located on the front? Can be quit difficult to locate the struts to the bottom of the hubs when installing. Worth checking this on the passenger front. Which H&R springs do you have, Will check the the height of mine when I get a chance.
Title: Re: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: mattyw on May 31, 2010, 10:22:24 am
the strut locates on the bolt though,the back is different aswell though,i've read on here someone who had faulty springs
Title: Re: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: candy turbo on May 31, 2010, 11:49:37 am
i ve heard a few on other forums have faulty H&Rs but ive read more with brilliant reviews , get fitting checked first i say  :happy2:
Title: Re: h&r springs uneven ride height
Post by: mattyw on May 31, 2010, 09:58:44 pm
i've already checked everything,the springs locate on the dampers and are the right way up,the back ones look fine so cant really see what else it could be