Thanks Willie, i will just re-assemble it the way it came off, the only thing i was really worried about is getting the top mount nut off, i don't thing it will be a massive job, touch wood.
Job done, greasing up the top mounts and refitting them with the correct torque settings fixed the creaking.
I have serious problems getting the retaining nuts off, i had my torque wrench set to 120nm and it was still slipping, they were way to tight, the garage just whacked them on with an impact tool i'll bet.
Luckily my dad has a compressor and an impact tool, so i got them off with this and refitted by hand to 60nm + 90 degree turn.Not a bad job to do all in all.Hopefully i can get her polished up today and get some pic's for ye.
thanks for your help again.
I have serious problems getting the retaining nuts off, i had my torque wrench set to 120nm and it was still slipping, they were way to tight, the garage just whacked them on with an impact tool i'll bet.
Luckily my dad has a compressor and an impact tool, so i got them off with this and refitted by hand to 60nm + 90 degree turn.Not a bad job to do all in all.Hopefully i can get her polished up today and get some pic's for ye.
thanks for your help again.
Got the car back today with APs fitted and will post a few piccies later, once i've got her on a flat surface (drive is a bit up and down).
I asked the guy to fit them at their highest setting, but this morning he said he just put them on as they came out of the box. Any ideas how much lower that might be, just to give me an idea? I'll then think about adjusting them in a couple of weeks once they've settled.
I asked the guy to fit them at their highest setting, but this morning he said he just put them on as they came out of the box. Any ideas how much lower that might be, just to give me an idea? I'll then think about adjusting them in a couple of weeks once they've settled.
HHHMMM, bit concerning that aint it??
Did he even check they were all at the same height.
Do you have an equal drop all round?
Did you measure the ride height before fitting these?
Mate, I'd adjust them straight away. It doesn't take long at all, just get the car on flat ground and measure the height of the wheel arches and adjust as required. If I remember correctly, doesn't one side require a different amount of adjusting than the other?
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HHHMMM, bit concerning that aint it??
Did he even check they were all at the same height.
Do you have an equal drop all round?
Did you measure the ride height before fitting these?
Sorry, should have phrased that better! He did check and said they were all at the same height, but I didn't actually measure.
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Originally Posted by Willie View Post
HHHMMM, bit concerning that aint it??
Did he even check they were all at the same height.
Do you have an equal drop all round?
Did you measure the ride height before fitting these?
Sorry, should have phrased that better! He did check and said they were all at the same height, but I didn't actually measure.
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My drivers side is vastly differently adjusted to the passengers side to give a level 25mm drop all round.
The Leon is higher on the passengers side due to it being designed as a LHD car.
Make sure you measure front the inner of the arch to the centre of the alloy, not the ground as tyre pressure differentcies will mess up your figures
The Leon is higher on the passengers side due to it being designed as a LHD car.
Make sure you measure front the inner of the arch to the centre of the alloy, not the ground as tyre pressure differentcies will mess up your figures
Guys,
Took some pics of my LCR lowered, i also added 10mm spacers on the rear and a rear ARB.
Gonna move the 10mm spacers to the front and put 15mm on the back to finish the look off
Not sure how much i lowered her by either, just went with what looked right, may even drop her a small bit more.
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Took some pics of my LCR lowered, i also added 10mm spacers on the rear and a rear ARB.
Gonna move the 10mm spacers to the front and put 15mm on the back to finish the look off
Not sure how much i lowered her by either, just went with what looked right, may even drop her a small bit more.
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Lookin very nice there.
What size of rear ARB did you go for?
Lookin like about 30mm drop.
how did you set the height? By eye?
What size of rear ARB did you go for?
Lookin like about 30mm drop.
how did you set the height? By eye?
I went for the 22mm adjustable whiteline ARB, it compliments my front strut brace nicely.
It rides well, but i would not go any lower IMO
OMG
if thats what a 30mm drop looks like i can't wait get my Weitecs
looks really good mate
Looks better in the flesh, u won't be disappointed when you get yours fitted.
i would advise spacers though, to really fill those arches.
I'm glad you said that, wondered why my fronts sat different hights even tho they are adjusted the same.
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