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Old 03-18-2012, 09:08 PM
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I have a 2000 SS with some ok parts already installed.

-QA1 single adjustable shocks out back and coil overs in front.
-adjustable rear lower links
-adjustable panhard bar
-bmr torque arm

There were a set of BMR springs on the back but it sat too high for my taste so I ordered a set of prolines for the rear. Now on summit they give you the option of ordering the replacement prolines for only the rear since I do not need them for the front. Install went smooth, i made sure the upper spring boot lined up and sat in the top straight and have driven it for a few days but it sits a little less than an inch higher on the drivers side then the passenger side. Tried a few things to figure it out but still sits funny. I didnt notice that it was crooked with the old BMR springs but I am wondering if maybe the front coilovers are adjusted differently to different ride heights if maybe that might throw it off but the front looks damn close so im not sure. Any pointers? I appreciate it.
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I am 100% sure its supposed to be like this, every car I have seen lowered sits slightly higher on the driver side, even when they swap springs to the other side.

My 2 camaros (lt1 and ls1) have both sat that way after spring swap.
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really? i mean it even gets a little more sideways off the line than usual
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FWIW my 98 with 100% stock suspension sat a bit higher on the driver side than the passenger side as well.
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Originally Posted by whytryz28
I am 100% sure its supposed to be like this, every car I have seen lowered sits slightly higher on the driver side, even when they swap springs to the other side.

My 2 camaros (lt1 and ls1) have both sat that way after spring swap.
I thought only mine did that. Anyone know why its like that?
Old 03-19-2012, 08:30 AM
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Even trucks do it when they drop it. Try call it the Chevy lean I think lol. It evens out when the driver gets in.
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hmm don't have that problem, that would drive me nuts though
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I just lowered my car and car sits level. Before on my stock springs the car sat a bit higher on the drivers side.



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