[StuDosh]

I have a 2013 SkyActiv Sedan. I lowered it almost 2". The car was driving fine no issues till after this.

The steering wheel vibrates a little (not bad) intermittently. There is a rotating noise now coming from the front passenger wheel, almost like a high spot on the rotor. And now the brakes squeal when I am coming to a stop ( I will be putting new pads on this weekend)


I have replaced the front endlinks, strut mounts and have made sure every last bolt was torqued after the install. I have not gotten an alignment yet, not really sure if it is needed with this little of a drop.

I have searched around and cant find anything definitive. If you guys have had these problems or maybe can point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks.

 

[CerealKiller]

What lowering springs did you use and what instructions did you follow? Did you adjust/cut the bump stock to fit your lower ride height?
CK

 

[Odi]

I have a 2013 SkyActiv Sedan. I lowered it almost 2". The car was driving fine no issues till after this.

The steering wheel vibrates a little (not bad) intermittently. There is a rotating noise now coming from the front passenger wheel, almost like a high spot on the rotor. And now the brakes squeal when I am coming to a stop ( I will be putting new pads on this weekend)


I have replaced the front endlinks, strut mounts and have made sure every last bolt was torqued after the install. I have not gotten an alignment yet, not really sure if it is needed with this little of a drop.

I have searched around and cant find anything definitive. If you guys have had these problems or maybe can point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks.

You will need alignment, no questions about it. Bump stops not being trimmed would also cause additional harshness/vibration.

 

[Davidval18]

You will need alignment, no questions about it. Bump stops not being trimmed would also cause additional harshness/vibration.

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@StuDosh, An alignment is always necessary when doing any kind of "drop".

I switch my OE Springs for Eibach's ---> Alignment Done. Replaced OE Dampers---> KONI FSD'S ---> Alignment Done.

Also as already mentioned here, if the Bump Stops were not trimmed this causes less suspension travel and more harshness when driving. I was hesitant not to cut them but I'm very glad I did, my suspension now works pretty much as OE or even better.