Car leans to one side?

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Quik03GT

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I've noticed lately that my car seems to sit lower on one side than the other. I can only notice it in the rear. I measured from the ground to the wheel lip and sure enough the right rear sits about 3/4 of an inch lower than the other side. Anyone know what could cause this? Only suspension mods are 1" drop springs all around, installed by the previous owner. Any help would be appreciated.


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Bosko5.0

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gansta lean!

could be from inproper spring install, or missing spring insulator.

 

chaos254

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I agree with bosko...the spring was probably not installed correctly or it is broken. Jack up the car and you should be able to see what the issue is.

 

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BREWTUS428CJ

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I had the same issue. The coil on the left side was 1/4 turn different than the one on the right and both lower isolaters were shot, got new ones at Napa for like $5 put the springs in the same direction and now it's level.

 

urban96

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stop driving fat chicks around

 

mhespenh

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urban96 said:

stop driving fat chicks around

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revhead347

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There is a good chance the lower control arm bushing on the right side of the car is really worn out. Usually both control arm bushings on at once, but it is possible for one to go before the other, especially if you have had a woman of large girth sitting in the right side of the car.

Kurt

 

Zero_chance

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Id suspect the previous mentions of improperly aligned coil springs in the rear. Happened to me and the car was bone stock when I bought it. Turned the right rear coil a half inch and it sits perfectly level now. The bottom pigtails that sit on the insulators should be in the same position side to side. Again, as mentioned, if one of the insulators is not there, youre going to have a difference in height. A worn bushing is possible though you generally will get a clunking noise if its in bad shape. Take a look under there, Im sure youll be able to figure it out once you get it in the air.