I bought used Bilstein Escort Cup coilovers and they weren't blown, looked to be in good condition a few months back and put them on recently. I then had the T-Bars removed for easier access to change ride height. Fast froward a few weeks I find a place that can do an alignment on the whole car that doesn't break an 18 year olds bank. I get there, he says its too low to do it etc etc. No problem. The whole time I ws telling myself I'll raise it eventually np. I live in an apartment with no tools so its a real drag to get anything set up. This weekend I ask a friend when hes free, whatever, get over there and begin to raise the car. Problem is, apparently my car is at max height and its nowhere near high enough lol. So what I am asking is what can be the problems?
Specs - Bilstein Escort Cup Coilovers Street valve
Bilstein Left Front Strut valved 380/150
Bilstein Right Front Strut valved 380/150
Bilstein Rear Shocks "Pair" valved 565/218
Hypercoil 2.25" ID Front Coil Springs
Hypercoil 2.25" ID Rear Coil Springs
Front is 450LB 9 inch (I think)
Rear is 250LB 8 inch (I think)
Before I get crucified for the spring rates, its what came with it and I had an order placed for new but got canceled.
What I'm thinking the problem is maybe the front can hold up the car so much more, rear sags.
Or springs are maybe blown? The shocks rebound fine front and rear.
Really at a loss and need to be able to raise the car before winter decimates me(Chicago, woooo.....) + alignment before brand new winter tires on the other wheels ha
Any help is appreciated.
Sorry to disappoint you folks.
