tenblade2001

I just installed the Tanabe GF. I bought them slightly used and was wondering if the springs still need to "settle" or is the height I have now the end height.

RazorV3

just wait a full week before doing an alignment. your camber will be off, but its the bad toe that will eat your tires.

tenblade2001

so it will take a week eventhough the springs were on a car prior to mine?

revhi

I not sure but I thought the springs would settle when the car comes down from the lift and is rolled or driven a few feet.

Where is everyone getting there alignments done? My car will scrape going up a normal rack.

tenblade2001

what kind of springs do u have?

revhi

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mwy23

just to be on the safe side, wait a week or so... if used, the springs should already have compressed their full amount, but since they're slightly used, just treat them like they're brand new.

and letting springs settle isnt primarily on the springs compressing, it has to do with your suspension assembly adjusting itself accordingly. thats why your camber, toe, and caster may change (and most likely will) --> alignment needed

tenblade2001

thanks

Gernby

I think the springs need to settle into the rubber bushing at the top of the damper. I have heard that this can take a month depending on how much it is driven and how hot it is.