Suspension Diagnostics
02-25-2006, 02:09 PM
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Suspension Diagnostics
I've got some suspension problems, and I've done what I can personally do, so I'm looking for a professionals help on this one. Any recommendations?
02-25-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Driver side rear sits 1"-2" lower than passenger side. Both springs and shocks have been changed, along with lower control arm bushings, and I've got the upper bushings to finish it. But I doubt that's the problem.
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Originally Posted by 90_VertGT
Driver side rear sits 1"-2" lower than passenger side. Both springs and shocks have been changed, along with lower control arm bushings, and I've got the upper bushings to finish it. But I doubt that's the problem.
My friends civic did this for some reason, even after new struts and springs.
02-26-2006, 06:31 AM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Originally Posted by Jarrod
Maybe it's the other side sitting up higher. Not beign sarcastic, just implying that.
My friends civic did this for some reason, even after new struts and springs.
My friends civic did this for some reason, even after new struts and springs.
If you mean it's supposed to be this way, it's not. I've looked at other foxbodies and there sides are sitting level, or close. Mine is significant enough to where it can be easily noticed. The guys at the tune-up shop said it could be an alignment issue but I asked my dad and he said he doubts that would be it. On a side note, my car comes with a 4-link rear suspension, but whoever put the Cobra rims on removed the upper part to make room for them, anyone think that could be the problem?
02-26-2006, 06:58 AM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Originally Posted by 90_VertGT
If you mean it's supposed to be this way, it's not. I've looked at other foxbodies and there sides are sitting level, or close. Mine is significant enough to where it can be easily noticed. The guys at the tune-up shop said it could be an alignment issue but I asked my dad and he said he doubts that would be it. On a side note, my car comes with a 4-link rear suspension, but whoever put the Cobra rims on removed the upper part to make room for them, anyone think that could be the problem?
02-26-2006, 08:26 AM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Originally Posted by WarriorBlaZe
They removed the upper control arms? That thing is a death trap if thats the case. Its a strong possiblity that something is in a MAJOR bind if you're missing the UCA's.
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02-26-2006, 08:30 AM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Yeah those are the quad shocks, lots of foxbody guys take them off to make room for bigger wheels, its no big deal.
Something in the car may be tweaked. Was it ever in an accident?
Something in the car may be tweaked. Was it ever in an accident?
02-26-2006, 08:34 AM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
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Yeah those are the quad shocks, lots of foxbody guys take them off to make room for bigger wheels, its no big deal.
Something in the car may be tweaked. Was it ever in an accident?
Something in the car may be tweaked. Was it ever in an accident?
Oh, alright, not that I know of. There are no apparent signs of a previous accident. Anyone know of a shop that may be able to troubleshoot it for me?
02-26-2006, 09:10 AM
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Re: Suspension Diagnostics
Originally Posted by 90_VertGT
Oh, alright, not that I know of. There are no apparent signs of a previous accident. Anyone know of a shop that may be able to troubleshoot it for me?