Drivers side rear slightly low

Post by **ADS1** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:12 pm

Hi guys.
I noticed some time ago that my lude was slightly low on the drivers side rear.
Couldnt find anything obviously wrong,so assumed it must be weak spring on that side.
No problem i thought as was intending to fit new lowering springs anyhow.
So in april this year i eventually fitted new apex springs,however i am disappointed to find car still sits
approx half inch lower on drivers side rear, front is fine.
Nothing obvious under car,some bushes ready for replacement, but both sides in equal condition.
Any other suggestions? Nothing appears damaged, and i even tried swapping the new rear springs around,
just in case,but made no difference.
It is only about half an inch, but it annoys me

Thanks for any help.
Tony.

mills · Post by **mills** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:18 pm

could it be the shock then

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:21 pm

Are the wheels and tyres the same on both sides?

Post by **ADS1** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:28 pm

mills wrote:could it be the shock then

I didnt think the shocks play any part in ride height?? They seemed ok.

Pushki wrote:Are the wheels and tyres the same on both sides?

Yes, wheels and tyres all same.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:10 pm

if one shock is weak it could affect the height

Post by **ADS1** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:33 am

I will check/replace the shocks then, and see what happens.
Chefs.
Tony.

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:12 am

Twisted shell?

106pete · Post by **106pete** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:33 am

I've got a full set of spare shocks and springs if you wanna try anything out?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:34 am

just swap the suspension side for side

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:57 am

Could it be that the drivers side of the car is slightly heavier? It has the gearbox on that side.