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Old 05-29-2013, 07:40 AM
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Vehicle "leans" to left

After a buddy of mine pointed it out, it is apparent that my car sits slightly lower on the left side than on the right. I slid my fingers between the tires and wheel well and noticed that there is indeed a slight difference. What would/could be causing this?
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Can you give us some more info? Is it running on stock suspension, lowered?
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Can you give us some more info? Is it running on stock suspension, lowered?
sorry about that. I should know better. 2002 TL-S on stock suspension. I have been wanting to lower it though.
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Could be a bad shock, or a sagging spring.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Could be a bad shock, or a sagging spring.
Is it likely that both on the left side are bad then? What would be your recommendation for the next steps to be taken? I'm assuming I would probably have to replace the shocks and/or springs all around.
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While it's quite possible to have a blown shock....ya may want to closely check the other suspension components on that side. Could possibly be a control arm or maybe even the sway bar linkage ?

Look things over and compare both sides. Push down on the affected rear side and see if it's noticeably different or softer than the other. Also check for signs of fluid seeping from the shock.
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I'd be leaning towards springs. A weak/blown shock shouldn't affect ride height.
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time for that drop that you always wanted!!
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Haha looks like it may be. Hopefully these ones will last a lil while so I can put some money together.
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Hey all, my accord does this too. Just on the rear left. Done it with the stock suspension and also with my kyb's and lowering springs?????? Nothing is bent, alignment is perfect, and rides great. If you guys know what to do or try let me know.
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Red face Saggy rear....

Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Could be a bad shock, or a sagging spring.


Yeah, I agree....if ya got alot of miles on the suspension, probably needing checked and some new stuff.
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My shocks and springs are good and its parked on level pavement. As stated earlier it done it with the stock suspension too.
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