right rear lower then left???
02-04-2009, 12:10 AM
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right rear lower then left??? 
So for all you suspension guru's out there. I have a 1999 Z28 with the Bilsteine factory suspension. When I was looking at my car the other day I noticed that the right rear of the car was prob an inch lower then the left rear. I went over to that side and pushed down on the car to see if the shock was shot and it rebounded right back up. So leads to my problem of me not knowing what to look for or what could be the problem. Any Ideas? 
02-04-2009, 02:12 AM
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ive heard these cars sit lower on the right to make up for the difference when the driver is in the driver seat. ive also removed weight from the right side and mine sits pretty level now
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With my old suspension (shitty suspension), it was SLAMMED on the passenger side rear and I had my spare tire/jack removed.
I think it is because when our cars "torque" they seem to plant most of the weight on the passenger rear. Which puts a great amount of stress on that spring/shock. JMO though, I'm not a suspension guru or anything...I could just tell that the more I raised hell, the more the passenger side rear would sag.
I think it is because when our cars "torque" they seem to plant most of the weight on the passenger rear. Which puts a great amount of stress on that spring/shock. JMO though, I'm not a suspension guru or anything...I could just tell that the more I raised hell, the more the passenger side rear would sag.
02-04-2009, 03:34 PM
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If you look at the lower spring seat on the passenger side it's angled back, but on the drivers side it's level.
IMO I think it's designed that way to keep the spring from coming off the lower spring seat when you've got lead foot!
This is purely a guess, but I could be right.
IMO I think it's designed that way to keep the spring from coming off the lower spring seat when you've got lead foot!
This is purely a guess, but I could be right.
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My right rear was also lower. In my experience it was the spare tire and jack weighing it down.
Once I removed it I had a perfect even ride height with my Strano springs.
Once I removed it I had a perfect even ride height with my Strano springs.
02-04-2009, 07:12 PM
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lemons12 Quote:
Originally Posted by nemss1
ive heard these cars sit lower on the right to make up for the difference when the driver is in the driver seat. ive also removed weight from the right side and mine sits pretty level now
he is correct...
they make the driver side a little higher so when you are sitting in the car it is even..
Originally Posted by nemss1
ive heard these cars sit lower on the right to make up for the difference when the driver is in the driver seat. ive also removed weight from the right side and mine sits pretty level now
he is correct...
they make the driver side a little higher so when you are sitting in the car it is even..
The Helms manual gives specs for the stock ride height and does not mention anything about one corner being different.
That said, I'm not sure what is causing the problem.
02-05-2009, 07:37 AM
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My buddy has a 2000 and We were just talking about this the other morning! What we came up with is the motor and trans are mounted offset in the car! If you look at the drivers side floor compared to the passengers I shows you how much the off centered it is! And another reason is maybe because spring wear due to torque throughout the years.....Just figured I would throw that out there!
Thanks Again,
Brad
My buddy has a 2000 and We were just talking about this the other morning! What we came up with is the motor and trans are mounted offset in the car! If you look at the drivers side floor compared to the passengers I shows you how much the off centered it is! And another reason is maybe because spring wear due to torque throughout the years.....Just figured I would throw that out there!
Thanks Again,
Brad
02-05-2009, 07:50 AM
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Here is something to think about kids who think GM did this on purpose! I just put a rubber isolator in on the LEFT side! thats right LEFT side, cause thats where mine did all the sagging.
02-05-2009, 08:09 AM
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i always thought it was from the driver being in the car, as well as the car being empty on gas. when i fill up, the car seems to sit pretty level.
this is on stock springs.
this is on stock springs.
02-05-2009, 08:18 AM
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Hello,
My buddy has a 2000 and We were just talking about this the other morning! What we came up with is the motor and trans are mounted offset in the car! If you look at the drivers side floor compared to the passengers I shows you how much the off centered it is! And another reason is maybe because spring wear due to torque throughout the years.....Just figured I would throw that out there!
Thanks Again,
Brad
My buddy has a 2000 and We were just talking about this the other morning! What we came up with is the motor and trans are mounted offset in the car! If you look at the drivers side floor compared to the passengers I shows you how much the off centered it is! And another reason is maybe because spring wear due to torque throughout the years.....Just figured I would throw that out there!
Thanks Again,
Brad
02-05-2009, 10:36 AM
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well thank you all for the input guy prob once warm weather rolls around again Im going to investigate this matter more to see if there is anything wrong.
I'm not buying this... if that was the case, all f-bodies (and all gm products) would sit higher on the drivers side rear than passengers side. No other car that I know of and not all f-bodies have this condition. Also, the spare tire and jack would not lower the rear by one inch.
The Helms manual gives specs for the stock ride height and does not mention anything about one corner being different.
That said, I'm not sure what is causing the problem. I also agree with this due to my cousin having the exact same car and suspension and not having this issue. But don't worry ill keep you all posted with the outcome whether im right or wrong.
thanks again!
I'm not buying this... if that was the case, all f-bodies (and all gm products) would sit higher on the drivers side rear than passengers side. No other car that I know of and not all f-bodies have this condition. Also, the spare tire and jack would not lower the rear by one inch.
The Helms manual gives specs for the stock ride height and does not mention anything about one corner being different.
That said, I'm not sure what is causing the problem.
thanks again!
02-05-2009, 10:57 AM
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FWIW, I have the bilstien and have noticed the same thing. Without saying any names I will say I heard from a reputable source that it is due to the offset for the drivers weight...?
Not real sure if I buy it either. I'm hoping the issue is resolved with the koni/strano setup I've got going on in a few weeks.
Not real sure if I buy it either. I'm hoping the issue is resolved with the koni/strano setup I've got going on in a few weeks.
