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thiscocks · Sep 28th, 2019, 20:32

Hi,

After seeing my rear nearside spring had broken at the top I have just replaced both the rears with KYB springs measuring the correct 180mm length (measured against old). I didn't replace the rubber spring seats but I couldn't see any cracks or anything in them.

Since lowering the car back down I noticed it seemed to sit a bit lower than before. Looking at the car over the last couple of days I am convinced it is noticeably lower at the rear than it was. I estimate about 10-15mm, maybe a touch more.

The springs went in fine, and I made sure to line them up at the top with the mount end stops. The car rides perfectly well since driving it on them.

Any ideas why it may be lower? I am at a loss!

Tim

Sep 28th, 2019, 20:32	#1
thiscocks Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Midlands	2010 V70 D5 rear ride height Hi, After seeing my rear nearside spring had broken at the top I have just replaced both the rears with KYB springs measuring the correct 180mm length (measured against old). I didn't replace the rubber spring seats but I couldn't see any cracks or anything in them. Since lowering the car back down I noticed it seemed to sit a bit lower than before. Looking at the car over the last couple of days I am convinced it is noticeably lower at the rear than it was. I estimate about 10-15mm, maybe a touch more. The springs went in fine, and I made sure to line them up at the top with the mount end stops. The car rides perfectly well since driving it on them. Any ideas why it may be lower? I am at a loss! Tim