Rittmeister Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I'm halfway through my Koni/H&R install. I did the rears first knowing it'd take more time, fronts to come. My car is a 2012 2.5i Premium. I got the H&R 54427-2 - I may have the number wrong but GTEASER and others suggested this even though it's intended for the 3.6R as it'll give a more even rake. Anyway, could someone with stock suspension give me a measurement from the ground to the center of the rear fender arch? I didn't measure before I swapped the rears, but they don't look like they lowered the back end at all. I'm getting 28.5 inches from floor to fender arch. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rittmeister Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Pretty sure I put the bottom spring perches on upside down, and it's made the car taller. I am such an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Common mistake, has happened to more than a few members. Almost assuredly what it is. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I was working on putting the second rear strut back together when I realized the spring mount was on wrong. So you are not alone, although I didn't install them that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rittmeister Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Problem resolved. Car went down 1.75" from when it was on wrong - which meant I was right, it was actually taller than stock... Glad it's dealt with. New wheels next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Because of differing tire sizes and wheel diameters, it's always best to measure ride height from center of hub to top of fender arch. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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