uneven car height

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11-20-2002, 01:57 PM
FinalLast

uneven car height

I just noticed it a couple days ago.
anyone have any idea why my car would have an uneven car height.
its not much.. but if you look at it for one than 2 secs you will notice it.
its the rear of the car.
i got a stock car.
=)

thanks!
11-20-2002, 01:59 PM
Tiptronic

are you sure that the pavement is level.

have you checked your tire pressure.

did you buy your car new, and if not, are you certain that it wasnt in an accident in the past.

last but not least, check to make sure that you havent blown a shock or something like that.
11-20-2002, 02:21 PM
pinoyesv6

check your springs, maybe they aren't "settling" correctly or maybe u have some uneven cargo in the trunk or something
11-20-2002, 02:34 PM
FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinoyESV6

check your springs, maybe they aren't "settling" correctly or maybe u have some uneven cargo in the trunk or something

what does it mean by "settling"?
i have nothing in my trunk
11-20-2002, 02:36 PM
pinoyesv6

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinoyESV6

check your springs, maybe they aren't "settling" correctly or maybe u have some uneven cargo in the trunk or something

what does it mean by "settling"?
i have nothing in my trunk

lets say that u were a 300 lb guy (im guessing you're not) and lets say u always ride in an empty car in the front seat. because of your weight the springs will compress right? and overtime the springs will wear down and kinda get used to being in that compressed state. and thats what i mean by settling
11-20-2002, 04:03 PM
Auto-9

My car has always had 5 inch clearance up front and 6 in the rear...I don't mind too terribly much.
11-20-2002, 04:19 PM
FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinoyESV6

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinoyESV6

check your springs, maybe they aren't "settling" correctly or maybe u have some uneven cargo in the trunk or something

what does it mean by "settling"?
i have nothing in my trunk

lets say that u were a 300 lb guy (im guessing you're not) and lets say u always ride in an empty car in the front seat. because of your weight the springs will compress right? and overtime the springs will wear down and kinda get used to being in that compressed state. and thats what i mean by settling

Ok I understand now.
How can I get it unsettled?
btw I ride alone alot, but I am only about 130-140.

and the uneven car height is rear left being about an inch lower than rear right.

STRANGE!!

=)

I bought the car used.
When I bought the car a month ago it was not like this.
11-20-2002, 04:19 PM
Tiptronic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallifan

My car has always had 5 inch clearance up front and 6 in the rear...I don't mind too terribly much.

I think he's talking side to side
11-20-2002, 04:23 PM
Auto-9

Could be a problem hehehe...my wheel gaps are different on all 4 corners but it doesn't affect the height any side to side or front to back apparently. Also is it just me or have you folks noticed the wheel gaps are different on stock vehicles? I took a stroll through the dealer lot and I saw so many variations...
11-20-2002, 05:24 PM
FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by MITSU_I4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallifan

My car has always had 5 inch clearance up front and 6 in the rear...I don't mind too terribly much.

I think he's talking side to side

yup!
What I meant was side to side.

Hrm I really didn't look into the wheel gap.
I just look at my rear bumper and trunk.
They are not leveled.

Maybe my shocks/spings are bad?
11-20-2002, 06:45 PM
Reelax

could be worn bushings or a fatigued spring.
11-20-2002, 09:47 PM
FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reelax

could be worn bushings or a fatigued spring.

hrm.. worn bushing.. how many mile before bushings needs to be changed???

How can I fix fatigued springs?
jack the car up?

:?
11-20-2002, 10:18 PM
pinoyesv6

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinalLast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reelax

could be worn bushings or a fatigued spring.

hrm.. worn bushing.. how many mile before bushings needs to be changed???

How can I fix fatigued springs?
jack the car up?

:?

uhm u can let the car sit up on a jack and let tyhe tire on that one corner sit up in the air so that the springs will stretch and they will temporarily stretch the spring so it looks higher but it also causes lots of stress to the springs and makes em get bad quicker.

as for what is a fatigue spring, its one that has gone bad. meaning you'd have to replace em...
11-21-2002, 03:17 AM
Nick VR4

What about the gas tank causing that ?
11-21-2002, 01:55 PM
b-boy_sky

"No, no....it's just because you only have one shoe one" https://www.thegalantcenter.org/styl...ault/laugh.gif

(quote from Happy Gilmore)......couldn't resist....