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  1. 11-20-2002, 01:57 PM #1
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    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!
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  2. 11-20-2002, 01:59 PM #2
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    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.
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  3. 11-20-2002, 02:21 PM #3
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    check your springs, maybe they aren't "settling" correctly or maybe u have some uneven cargo in the trunk or something

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  4. 11-20-2002, 02:34 PM #4
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    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
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  5. 11-20-2002, 02:36 PM #5
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    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

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  6. 11-20-2002, 04:03 PM #6
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    My car has always had 5 inch clearance up front and 6 in the rear...I don't mind too terribly much.
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  7. 11-20-2002, 04:19 PM #7
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    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.
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  8. 11-20-2002, 04:19 PM #8
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    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
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    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...
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  10. 11-20-2002, 05:24 PM #10
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    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?
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  11. 11-20-2002, 06:45 PM #11
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    could be worn bushings or a fatigued spring.
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  12. 11-20-2002, 09:47 PM #12
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    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?

    :?
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  13. 11-20-2002, 10:18 PM #13
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    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...

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  14. 11-21-2002, 03:17 AM #14
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    What about the gas tank causing that ?
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  15. 11-21-2002, 01:55 PM #15
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    "No, no....it's just because you only have one shoe one"

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