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Old 05-29-2014, 08:44 AM
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When you stand behind my car, you can see that it leans to drivers side. What causes this?


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That's opposite of normal lean (usually driver side is a tad higher than passenger).

I'd check all the springs on that side to be sure they are seated correctly, not broken, mounts are good, etc. Rear shocks will not affect ride height. Front could since the springs sits on the shock body.
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Panhard bar?
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Yeah and my fat *** in the driver's seat doesn't help, I'm sure, HA!

Thanks man!
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I just had my MWC FAB9 installed, I wonder if that's causing an issue? From what I recall, they couldn't get some bar back in because of the size of the rear, maybe it was the panhard bar? I no nothing about suspensions
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Panhard bar will not effect ride height, only rear end centering. Does the rear end have a tight posi or a spool? I have seen some cars actually bind the suspension when parking after making a sharp turn like into a parking spot, causing it to lean to one side. A factory style posi unit will not do this though. What springs do you have? It is possible that you have a spring sagging, or one of the spring perches welded to the housing incorrectly. Measure the height from the top of the fender well opening to the ground on all 4 corners and post up what you find. Stock height is normally around 27"
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I was ready a thread a few days ago and a member said something like he was able to fix his lean by messing with his sway bar.. I think he said he used Some sort Of spacer..
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Originally Posted by BMR Tech2
Panhard bar will not effect ride height, only rear end centering. Does the rear end have a tight posi or a spool? I have seen some cars actually bind the suspension when parking after making a sharp turn like into a parking spot, causing it to lean to one side. A factory style posi unit will not do this though. What springs do you have? It is possible that you have a spring sagging, or one of the spring perches welded to the housing incorrectly. Measure the height from the top of the fender well opening to the ground on all 4 corners and post up what you find. Stock height is normally around 27"
It's a spool.

The car is in the body shop right now getting some hood work done on the VFN pin on so I don't have access to it, but I'll try to get those #'s ASAP.
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Originally Posted by o2k
I was ready a thread a few days ago and a member said something like he was able to fix his lean by messing with his sway bar.. I think he said he used Some sort Of spacer..
While it would be possible, to fix it this way, I would advise against it. Because you will be preloading the sway bar to put pressure on the lower side to raise it. You are essentially using your sway bar as additional spring rate to make up for another height issue
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Originally Posted by RONIN LSX
It's a spool.

The car is in the body shop right now getting some hood work done on the VFN pin on so I don't have access to it, but I'll try to get those #'s ASAP.
If it is spooled, I can bet this is what is going on. Try this; park the car after driving straight for 20-30 ft or so to make sure the suspension preoload is settled out for any turning. Then get out and look at your car and see if it looks level. If so, that is what is happening. If it still leans, it sounds like it may be a spring/isolator/mounting pad issue
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Originally Posted by BMR Tech2
If it is spooled, I can bet this is what is going on. Try this; park the car after driving straight for 20-30 ft or so to make sure the suspension preoload is settled out for any turning. Then get out and look at your car and see if it looks level. If so, that is what is happening. If it still leans, it sounds like it may be a spring/isolator/mounting pad issue
Thanks, will do!
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Jack the car up on the passengers side and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Seems the sway bar bushings if stock can have some play.

Its most noticeable after doing your own oil change, atleast it was for me because you jack the car on the drivers side



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