One corner sitting lower

[xjester]

Recently had Steeda Progressive springs and fixed dampers front and rear. Had an alignment done (just a note - they found left rear spindle nut was loose and re torqued to spec). After about a week, the alignment issue came back - pulling to the drivers side. Just tonight, my spacers came in and provided the perfect chance to check the nut while installing it. Checked the nut, all good. Then I noticed the front drivers side was sitting a bit low. Eye-balling it, it looked almost too low to install the spacer, like it would rub if I did. Took some measurements and its lower by a 1/2 inch over the other side. Not sure whats going on, but I would suspect this is likely the cause of my alignment woes.

Any thoughts on possibilities that could cause that front side to sit lower? Any tips or insight would be greatly appreciated.

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[Nagare]

It could be why it pulls slightly even if the alignment sheet is showing everything as okay. As for why it looks like that, did you clock the bushings?

This thread has more information on what that is and how to do it.

 

[BMR Tech]

Disconnect the front and rear sway bars and drive the car a few miles and re-measure.

 

[xjester]

Thanks for both of the tips. clocking the bushings is something I've considered. Not sure if that would impact ride height. The sway bar suggestion makes sense if the swap had load during install. Will give that a shot.

 

[Darkhelmet22]

pre-loaded bushings can absolutely cause an uneven ride height.

 

[SteedaTech]

Recently had Steeda Progressive springs and fixed dampers front and rear. Had an alignment done (just a note - they found left rear spindle nut was loose and re torqued to spec). After about a week, the alignment issue came back - pulling to the drivers side. Just tonight, my spacers came in and provided the perfect chance to check the nut while installing it. Checked the nut, all good. Then I noticed the front drivers side was sitting a bit low. Eye-balling it, it looked almost too low to install the spacer, like it would rub if I did. Took some measurements and its lower by a 1/2 inch over the other side. Not sure whats going on, but I would suspect this is likely the cause of my alignment woes.

Any thoughts on possibilities that could cause that front side to sit lower? Any tips or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Make sure you measure from the center of the hub to the wheel opening on all four corners on a flat surface.

On another note, make sure the springs are seated properly against the stops and are right side up.

Loosen and re-torque fasteners at curb. Best done on a drive on lift.

pm me if you have any further questions.

Thanks,

Mike D

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