Why would rear of car be lower on 1 side?

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06-09-2008, 10:01 AM

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rel3rd

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I have never seen this documented, so it is pure speculation on my part.

There is always someone in the driver's seat (when the car is being driven). Measure the ride height with a driver in there and see if that lowers the driver's side so it's close to the passenger side.

Maybe the suspension is set (from the factory) so the car sits level when a driver is sitting there ... ???

Actually, I have read/heard that several times since I first inquired about it. Theoretically, it makes sense, but it makes the car look stupid.

I'd have to wonder why any other car in the world sits level without the driver in the seat?

Not to mention that everyone who's ever swapped to the Strano springs has a car that sits level when nobody is sitting in it?

06-09-2008, 01:08 PM

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A simple fix for me was installing a air bag in the rear right coil spring.

06-09-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rel3rd

...Not to mention that everyone who's ever swapped to the Strano springs has a car that sits level when nobody is sitting in it?

Didn't know that. I guess my "theory" is wrong

Off-topic, I am "Bob L." too.

06-12-2008, 07:21 AM

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I'd have to wonder why any other car in the world sits level without the driver in the seat?

Actually I read a while back that BMWs sit higher on the drivers side to offset the weight of the driver. Just tell people you were using some "German Engineering" when you did it.