3/8" higher on left side after new shocks and springs

**rander** · 07-20-2006, 12:53 PM

I was hoping someone could explain this. I installed the SRT shocks and springs as well as the front SRT spindles. After measuring from floor to bottom of center fender on the right and left, I noticed that she sits a bit higher on the left side. 3/8" higher to be exact. I measured the rear and both are the same. Any ideas why this would be? I thought it probably was the tire pressure, but i checked both and also measured the diameter of both wheels and tires and both checked out the same. the difference is the gap between wheel well.

thanks!

**Cabo Mag** · 07-20-2006, 12:59 PM

I might be wrong, but I think its supposed to be higher on the driver side to compensate for the weight of the driver....
BTW, Sweet lookin ride...

**Cam** · 07-20-2006, 01:02 PM

There is supposed to be a little lift on the drivers side. But I think you may have switched sides on the springs. There is a right and left spring. Hopefully the tags are still on them and you can read it. 3/8" is extreme, also did you use the STR spring perches (isolaters) on this or the stock units of the RT??.

**BurntOrange** · 07-20-2006, 01:05 PM

Don't feel bad my daytona sits 1/2 lower on the passenger rear. I would love to have 3/8's lol. It is due to the springs/struts not all being the same and possible bolt wear at connections. Kinda like most people have one leg longer then the other.

That is why I am trying to get myself to save for the KW's so that I can adjust the height at each corner hoping to correct the problem. Hoping that making it the same at all four, will not some how push the suspenion out of whack.

**Poco Askew** · 07-20-2006, 01:06 PM

The LXs do sit higher on the driver's side, but 3/8" is too much - about half that is typical.

**Cam** · 07-20-2006, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by BurntOrange

Don't feel bad my daytona sits 1/2 lower on the passenger rear. I would love to have 3/8's lol. It is due to the springs/struts not all being the same and possible bolt wear at connections. Kinda like most people have one leg longer then the other.

That is why I am trying to get myself to save for the KW's so that I can adjust the height at each corner hoping to correct the problem. Hoping that making it the same at all four, will not some how push the suspenion out of whack.

Did you upgrade to the SRT set-up. Mine sets only 1/8" higher on the drivers side.

**rander** · 07-20-2006, 01:26 PM

No, they still had the tags on them and made sure they went on the correct side. Also, i just didn't install the shock and springs in front, i installed the whole thing. Meaning SRT, Hub and bearing, Knuckle, brakes and shock assembly. I'm thinking 3/8", but it could be a bit less than that.

Originally Posted by Cam

There is supposed to be a little lift on the drivers side. But I think you may have switched sides on the springs. There is a right and left spring. Hopefully the tags are still on them and you can read it. 3/8" is extreme, also did you use the STR spring perches (isolaters) on this or the stock units of the RT??.

**Cam** · 07-20-2006, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by rander

No, they still had the tags on them and made sure they went on the correct side. Also, i just didn't install the shock and springs in front, i installed the whole thing. Meaning SRT, Hub and bearing, Knuckle, brakes and shock assembly. I'm thinking 3/8", but it could be a bit less than that.

I understand you changed out everything, way cool I might add. The only other thing I can think of then is that the isolaters were seated properly on the springs. But considering what you did, I doubt that happened. Killer mod bud. Handles much better now huh???.

**mikespy** · 07-20-2006, 01:49 PM

Give her some time maybe she'll come around. Don't think you should worry about it though especially if both front and back on Driver side have the same gap. How does the ride look when standing in front of/ back of vehicle? Is it noticeable??

**rander** · 07-20-2006, 01:57 PM

Hell, yeah. now I'm afraid leaning into her much, i'm afraid that i'll have to get new F1's soon. they are not cheap either!

Originally Posted by Cam

I understand you changed out everything, way cool I might add. The only other thing I can think of then is that the isolaters were seated properly on the springs. But considering what you did, I doubt that happened. Killer mod bud. Handles much better now huh???.

**rander** · 07-20-2006, 02:03 PM

That's the weird part. It doesn't look lobsidded. It looks perfectly normal. If you really stare at the left and right gap, you may have a hard time noticing, but the measuring tape doesn't lie. I'll try and have someone sit in the driver side and see if it equals out. I know I'll get crap on this, but I haven't had her aligned.

Do you think this could fix it or will it have no affect at all. BTW, she runs straight and true, but I know i still need to get her checked out.

Originally Posted by mikespy

Give her some time maybe she'll come around. Don't think you should worry about it though especially if both front and back on Driver side have the same gap. How does the ride look when standing in front of/ back of vehicle? Is it noticeable??