Yes, a few cycles, each time.

I have literally worked on it a few hours.

I emailed AAR, and John basically did not know, but said it must be something simple............that being said, nothing has been done to remedy. I have removed them numerouse times, reinstalled........but the driver rear is just not changing with any adjustment to the links. It goes up and down to the 3 levels, but I cannot get these levels to adjust........sigh

 

Are you sure on that? Because, once John replied to me that during install it has to be raised...

Hm.. So how I understand, when I'll get links. I should adjust it to the same size like originals, then plug it in. In front make it 3mm longer, and in back 3 mm shorter for 1" inch drop?

 

In theory, ...but it didn't work out that way for me.....

 

Is there any instruction inside how to manage those links?

 

Yes, there are written instructions included. Removing the old links is a little tricky, and I suggest using a large flat screwdriver to help twist the seat off the ball.

 

So what happens if you reinstall the stock links ?

 

Yes sir did it twice on my car and my cousin 's and everything worked out fine , because when you raise the car after the install it reads the new setting .

 

Not sure, as reinstalling the stock links is an absolute PITA. VERY difficult to get on and I simply did not have the time yesterday. I will have to remove the nut on the lower arm ball, remove it, attach to the stock link, bolt it back on then use pliers to squeeze the top on.....

 

I only use pliers to pop it off , are u removing the rear tire ? should be easier with the tire removed . took me less then 15 minutes to do my cousin's car as i know what am doing now .

 

Yes, the AAR links are very easy, with or without rear wheel on........the stock links take easily 3X the force to get them on, and I simply couldn't while reaching around the disc brake....couldn't get enough force........

 

Did you raise your car or just made a change of those links, car standing on ground? Or raised car by each side separately?

 

i Did it each side separately and had to remove my rear wheels .

 

I see... Ok I need now just to get my links and then I'll tell how it was, I hope it will be fine.

BTW, few hours ago removed my mufflers - real monster now

 

Max, your one comment intrigues me. Unfortunately my jack will not fit (will have to get on boards first) while the car is at the lowest level. I installed all at the highest level. How would this actually make a difference?

 

All i said was to install all links , and after all links are in place star the car and raise it to the highest level wait 5 sec than lower the car and you are done .

 

Well, worked on it again for a few hours last night......still no dice with the rears........this is ridiculous......rears do not move....

Even tried the links upside down, did both at same time then raised and dropped, did both individually....etc......

I am getting irritated. I have swapped springs and coils, rebuilt at least a dozen motors from crank up, etc.....so am quite comfortable around an auto.......but this is driving me a little crazy.....

 

Took some basic advice from John. Just pulled all of the links, caliper verified them back to oem length, installed all, then started up car and backed out into my driveway........guess what......the car is back to normal height!

I think I had a couple of issues.

1) I changed each wheel, then started car and measure height..........a no-no.
2) My garage was less than adequate in terms of level (it is sloped for melting snow run off).
3) I measured what I thought the links should be before mounting.....I should have installed them at oem height, and adjusted while on the car.
4) I didn't have a drink to relax before I started....

Now that I think I understand how the car thinks, I will sequentially drop tomorrow.........whew........

 

So the surface has to be well leveled ? when i did mine it wasn't , and it turned out just fine

 

Glad to hear it all worked out. I'm on the fence as whether or not to get these. You're pushing me over.

 

These links are D best way to lower your SL , rcoppens had a little problem with his install , but at the end it turns out just fine and I wouldn't hesitate on buying them again .

 

Happy for you to get all done.
I'm still waiting for my links, the delivery is being late, I hope it will reach me... Dieing to install it at last...

 

Nice to here putting in my order next week!

 

Be sure to post pics .

 

Just ordered mines and for a friend with overnight shipping... I've been wanting to do a photoshoot with my car.. and couldn't do it without a drop!

 

yo sikhkd did your ABC warning ever go away? Whatever happened with that from another post u out a while back...