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Car sagging on drivers side front

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Arthurkitchen

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So I finally went out and measured both sides and, sure enough, the gap between the tire and fender is substantially shorter on the drivers side. Thoughts? Struts? The car has stock suspension. Thanks
 
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I can't tell from your post what the car is. But, Ford coil springs will sag with age. I discovered this on my '90 LX when it could no longer be aligned, so I replaced the springs at that fixed it.
 
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It’s an 01 Mustang GT convertible
 

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Assuming there is no prior body damage - I’d check that the tire pressure / wheels are exactly the same, that there is no weight in the passenger compartment / truck that would affect the ride height, and then I would park and measure in a different parking spot that was level. If the simple things check out - I’d check the front spring isolators and springs. Springs are the primary determinant of ride height.

My ride height was a little off recently - took my front suspension apart and replaced my spring isolators, they were 10 years old and literally crumbled in my hands as I took them out. Ride height fixed.
 

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have you pulled the wheel off and inspected?

Given the car is almost 20 years ago, I wouldn't rule out a broken spring. Have seen them rust up and a coil snap given you an uneven height.

Struts don't really play a role in ride height
 

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I would definitely look at your spring isolators. I'm sure by now the stock ones are probably pretty far gone.
 
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If your looking at it anyways why not upgrade. I just installed a set of SR lowering springs from American muscle and it’s a big difference in both looks and handling. Plus it’s not hard to do the work yourself with some simple tools
 
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