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[Kvo_8]

So since I got my CS springs/adjustable shocks installed, I've been rubbing really bad. I got my fenders rolled and it's only helped a little bit. I set both the front and rear to the stiffest setting. I started off about 6 clicks from the softest setting and have been making it stiffer throughout the week. That hasn't helped at all. Even when I have one passenger in the car, I rub on every little bump on the highway. Has anyone had this issue with the CS spring/adjustable shock combo?

[iammike]

Originally Posted by Kvo_8 So since I got my CS springs/adjustable shocks installed, I've been rubbing really bad. I got my fenders rolled and it's only helped a little bit. I set both the front and rear to the stiffest setting. I started off about 6 clicks from the softest setting and have been making it stiffer throughout the week. That hasn't helped at all. Even when I have one passenger in the car, I rub on every little bump on the highway. Has anyone had this issue with the CS spring/adjustable shock combo?

Rubbing in the front or the rear? The CS dampers gave me horrible rubbing in the rear for two reasons.

1. They don't hit the bump stop until the wheel is very deep up in the wheel well.
2. They were not strong enough to keep the rear from traveling that far quite often.

As such, I had to make major modifications to my splash guards, trim back the bumper tabs, and roll my fenders to make them not rub MOST of the time. Could still happen on occasion.

[jack_hammer]

If it's the rear, i'd suggest this instead of modifying the car. Buy a second set of rear spring insulators. Install them on the bottom of the rear spring. You'll get about half an inch of lift. Plus, they're not expensive

[Kvo_8]

Originally Posted by iammike Rubbing in the front or the rear? The CS dampers gave me horrible rubbing in the rear for two reasons. 1. They don't hit the bump stop until the wheel is very deep up in the wheel well. 2. They were not strong enough to keep the rear from traveling that far quite often. As such, I had to make major modifications to my splash guards, trim back the bumper tabs, and roll my fenders to make them not rub MOST of the time. Could still happen on occasion.

What major modifications did you do? I'm thinking that I'm going to have to do the same really soon.

Originally Posted by jack_hammer If it's the rear, i'd suggest this instead of modifying the car. Buy a second set of rear spring insulators. Install them on the bottom of the rear spring. You'll get about half an inch of lift. Plus, they're not expensive

Yeah, it's the rear that's rubbing the most. I just did a quick google search for rear spring insulators, is there a certain brand/size or anything like that I should look for? I think raising the back a half inch would be pretty nice. Right now, it's slightly tucked in the rear

[iammike]

Originally Posted by jack_hammer If it's the rear, i'd suggest this instead of modifying the car. Buy a second set of rear spring insulators. Install them on the bottom of the rear spring. You'll get about half an inch of lift. Plus, they're not expensive

This will help but unfortunately only a little. Ask me how I know. lol

[iammike]

Originally Posted by Kvo_8 What major modifications did you do? I'm thinking that I'm going to have to do the same really soon.

Image is attached. It's pretty extreme and I was still rubbing back there in rare situations.

[jack_hammer]

Originally Posted by iammike This will help but unfortunately only a little. Ask me how I know. lol

after a few years, my car rubbed with stock suspension. i hoped it would be sagging springs, but when i changed springs the problem remained. that extra piece made all the difference for me.

Originally Posted by Kvo_8 is there a certain brand/size or anything like that I should look for?

i used OEM. in stock form, they're on top of the rear springs. buy a set and install on the bottom as well.

[Kvo_8]

Originally Posted by iammike Image is attached. It's pretty extreme and I was still rubbing back there in rare situations.

Thanks for the image man. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has this issue. Just wish I would've seen this before I bought the CS springs/shocks combo

[wolfpack92054]

Originally Posted by iammike Rubbing in the front or the rear? The CS dampers gave me horrible rubbing in the rear for two reasons. 1. They don't hit the bump stop until the wheel is very deep up in the wheel well. 2. They were not strong enough to keep the rear from traveling that far quite often. As such, I had to make major modifications to my splash guards, trim back the bumper tabs, and roll my fenders to make them not rub MOST of the time. Could still happen on occasion.

You think if I ran stock pu wheels in the back no spacers I won't get any rub? I really want these over Konis... only due to the rear adjustability