fixes for lean in front?
Hey, don't do that!
Before you cut the spring try cutting the drivers side end-link about 1/2" shorter(center section spacer), or buy a shorter one (-1/2") for the drivers side, or longer one ( +1/2")passenger side.
Before you cut the spring try cutting the drivers side end-link about 1/2" shorter(center section spacer), or buy a shorter one (-1/2") for the drivers side, or longer one ( +1/2")passenger side.
So installing a shorter spacer inbetween control arms will lower the gap? Holy crap I've got a lot to learn. Well ill try it out Friday. Do I need to tighten that one down more or about the same as passenger side?
FYI, it's not the correct solution, but it's better than cutting the spring.
If you re-use the same end-link bolt then I'd just stack 1/2" of washers under the nut and tighten it down with the same length of exposed thread above the nut. This way will be easier because of the longer bolt, with a new shorted bolt getting the nut installed on the bolt will be more difficult. I'd also wouldn't tighten down the nuts until you have both nuts loosely threaded on the end-links, and if you use the shorter bolt tighten it down the same.
If you re-use the same end-link bolt then I'd just stack 1/2" of washers under the nut and tighten it down with the same length of exposed thread above the nut. This way will be easier because of the longer bolt, with a new shorted bolt getting the nut installed on the bolt will be more difficult. I'd also wouldn't tighten down the nuts until you have both nuts loosely threaded on the end-links, and if you use the shorter bolt tighten it down the same.
Alright blue ill try this out Friday. Thank you for all the help and I'll keep you posted on results
Well got the new endlinks installed today at work. With no washers factory size it dropped down about 1/4 inch. Installed some washers right below the nut on top and stayed the same. If I can get another 1/4 to 1/2 ill be completely satisfied. Got any more suggestions? I still have to reseat the pigtails on rear springs or reinstall the isolators because they settled and its way to low in the rear. Even lower than the front.
Well got the new endlinks installed today at work. With no washers factory size it dropped down about 1/4 inch. Installed some washers right below the nut on top and stayed the same. If I can get another 1/4 to 1/2 ill be completely satisfied. Got any more suggestions? I still have to reseat the pigtails on rear springs or reinstall the isolators because they settled and its way to low in the rear. Even lower than the front.
Well....you could try going another 1/2" shorter on the center spacer. Or if you don't mind raising the passenger side slightly you could stack 2, 1/8" thick washers between the lower shock mount and the control arm(2 for each bolt). This will raise the passenger side about 1/2", or 1/4" if you decide to use 1 washer for each bolt.
I'd reinstall the rear isolators if it's to low.
I'd reinstall the rear isolators if it's to low.
I'm going to try another 1/2 off spacer with washers on driver first. See if I get some good results. Def putting isolators back in rear. Keep ya posted
Update: thanks alot to 99Bluz28 first off. After reinstalling new end links properly and raising the rear up a little with the rubber isolators I am now sitting less than 1/4 inch difference in the front. The rear looks much better too giving me a very slight rake instead of sagging below the front. the front driver is right about 26 1/4, passenger is 26
driver rear and passenger are right at 27 inches. Props to you Blu for all the advice and everyone else as well. Hope this helps someone out there with there abnormally leaning car lol
Update: thanks alot to 99Bluz28 first off. After reinstalling new end links properly and raising the rear up a little with the rubber isolators I am now sitting less than 1/4 inch difference in the front. The rear looks much better too giving me a very slight rake instead of sagging below the front. the front driver is right about 26 1/4, passenger is 26
driver rear and passenger are right at 27 inches. Props to you Blu for all the advice and everyone else as well. Hope this helps someone out there with there abnormally leaning car lol
Hey, I'm just glad I was able to help someone else out with a similar problem. I know it bothered me for over 5 years when my car was 1" lower on the driver side front!
So... this is with the driver side EL spacer 1" shorter, or at the previous 1/2" shorter?
So... this is with the driver side EL spacer 1" shorter, or at the previous 1/2" shorter?
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Gonna try this, I have the same issue. 26 all around, driver side 27. Will modify stock end links first then buy new ones if it works. Mine are probably worm because when I hit a bump in the road the car goes the way of the bump which indicates worn bushings. Its kinda like no sway bar.
when i had just springs on stock shocks i had the same issue. since Ive upgraded to Konis the car has leveled out. when installing the konis i was *very* OCD about making sure both sides had the spring perches in almost identical spots. Im not sure that made a difference but im happy with the way the car sits now.
