help on suspension i think something is really wrong
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speed freak
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help on suspension i think something is really wrong
well before when i had stock my car was lopsided...almost a quarter of an inch higher on the right than the left...when i lowered it...the car is still lopsided but probably half that amount...what is wrong with my suspension...but its hard to hear if there are any creaking noises cuz my exhaust is too f-ing loud...and i know my shocks are gone...but blown shocks or messed up shocks shouldnt sag or anything extra right?...i hope some one can really help me with this before it gets worse...im gonna take it to my uncles shop but i wont have time till earliest on friday and im worrying... 
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Originally posted by chiggacl68:
<STRONG>well before when i had stock my car was lopsided...almost a quarter of an inch higher on the right than the left...when i lowered it...the car is still lopsided but probably half that amount...what is wrong with my suspension...but its hard to hear if there are any creaking noises cuz my exhaust is too f-ing loud...and i know my shocks are gone...but blown shocks or messed up shocks shouldnt sag or anything extra right?...i hope some one can really help me with this before it gets worse...im gonna take it to my uncles shop but i wont have time till earliest on friday and im worrying...</STRONG>
<STRONG>well before when i had stock my car was lopsided...almost a quarter of an inch higher on the right than the left...when i lowered it...the car is still lopsided but probably half that amount...what is wrong with my suspension...but its hard to hear if there are any creaking noises cuz my exhaust is too f-ing loud...and i know my shocks are gone...but blown shocks or messed up shocks shouldnt sag or anything extra right?...i hope some one can really help me with this before it gets worse...im gonna take it to my uncles shop but i wont have time till earliest on friday and im worrying...
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speed freak
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well when it was stock...the lopsidedness was greater...plus i the store i took it too is a pretty reliable one...im not sure...but my suspension doenst feel sturdy at all...like its loose or something
You Fawkin Kiddin Me!
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try this on for size... My car right now is quarter inch lower on driver side rear... the reason....
my sway bar link has disconnected causing this sag in the suspension... check you stock sway bar link ands see if thats your deal... GOOD LUCK!!!
my sway bar link has disconnected causing this sag in the suspension... check you stock sway bar link ands see if thats your deal... GOOD LUCK!!!
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QUESTION, I HAD INSTALLED SPRINGS/SHOCKCS ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AGO AND HAD AN ALIGNMENT.I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE IS WEARING OUT MORE ON THE INSIDE AND THE CAR KINDA PULLS TO THE RIGHT.WHAT SHOULD I CHECK FOR...
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Originally posted by CLSmooth97:
<STRONG>THANKS CASP, WHERE CAN I BUY THEM? DO I HAVE TO USE EIBACH OR CAN I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. WHERE CAN I GET THEM.</STRONG>
<STRONG>THANKS CASP, WHERE CAN I BUY THEM? DO I HAVE TO USE EIBACH OR CAN I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. WHERE CAN I GET THEM.</STRONG>
Try www.groupbuycenter.com. They have a couple of group buys for camber kits.
You Fawkin Kiddin Me!
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hmmm.... i would get your car on a lift of smeone you know.. make sure you have everything tight and in place... definitely sounds like it could be your sway bars.. bt if you camber is off, you will have a funny ride tooo....
you csamber adjust your toe in pitch of your wheels.. too much toe in cause uneven wear of your tires and causes the car to jerk against itself side to side... hurry and check it all... do not procrastinate!!
you csamber adjust your toe in pitch of your wheels.. too much toe in cause uneven wear of your tires and causes the car to jerk against itself side to side... hurry and check it all... do not procrastinate!!
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speed freak
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does the camber make the car jerk side to side?...cuz i had a camber kit the last time i lowered my car and in rain it jerked side to side...but then i also think that some of the inner tread on the tires were worn out also...so im not sure yet....i should be able to get it done on wednesday ...i think
You Fawkin Kiddin Me!
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well if you camber is off and the tires are pulling towards or away from each other, and it causes your tires to wear unevenly.. then yea, it will cause you to jerk around... get it done.. if not the problem atleast it narrows it down ad thats one less thing you need to worry bout!!
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sure you can... take a stance on a knee behind or in front of your vehicle side... look down the side of your car and if your tires are pitched inward.. go get them checked... anywhere from about 1 - 1.5" is ok.. anything more you need a camber kit... alos... how long has your tires been on with this problem??? if they are the same age as the problem, you can check your tires for wear distribution.. if the inner halves rae woren out more than outer... then you need a camber kit!!!
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speed freak
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well the tires are relatively new about 4000 miles on them... and with the prokit there shouldnt be camber problems i dont think,but sometimes when i turn a little harder, i can hear the tires trying to get traction possibly to do with slight camber problem or something...but how u said about the car jerking side to side...would u know the reason for that happening...?...im still waiting to get my new shocks in sometime this week...and alignment ...hopefully these things will help
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