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Old 09-06-2011, 12:58 PM
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Anyone know what would cause the rear to lean on one side? I've noticed the passenger side is a bit lower than the driver's. It's not the springs because I swapped out my current rear springs, which are made by B&G, for my previous ones which are Steeda's. Still sagging on one side. Can't figure it out.
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With all things being equal, there must be more weight on the passenger side. This is a bit unusual, because most times the drivers side may sag a little because there is always a driver in the car but not always a passenger. The other option is that there is something in the trunk on that side.
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Could be your shocks.
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Old 09-06-2011, 02:10 PM
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Pics of said sag? From the rear preferably with a single shot that both left and right side can be seen.

More details about why when you post the pic.
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I'm at work right now but I'll get a pic afterwards. Stay tuned.
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Is this all the time? Do you check it in the grocery store parking lot or just on the side of the road randomly? Is there sag when you on a flat surface?

I suspect that my car might be sagging a little bit on one side in the rear, so I check randomly when I park the car wherever I'm at. Almost seems inconclusive, but I get this nagging feeling something ain't right.

When you take the pics, just make sure first that you are on as level of ground you can be.
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Originally Posted by HenryinFlorida
With all things being equal, there must be more weight on the passenger side. This is a bit unusual, because most times the drivers side may sag a little because there is always a driver in the car but not always a passenger. The other option is that there is something in the trunk on that side.
There's nothing in the trunk and even nothing in the rear seats.

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Could be your shocks.
I don't believe shocks have any effect on ride height. They provide dampening but that's it. I could be wrong.
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Is your PHB centered? I had the same issue with my car with it sagging on one side (may be able to find old pictures) and this was with my stock PHB. Once I put an adjustable one in there it stopped sagging.
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Originally Posted by 2005Redfire6
Is your PHB centered? I had the same issue with my car with it sagging on one side (may be able to find old pictures) and this was with my stock PHB. Once I put an adjustable one in there it stopped sagging.
I have an adjustable panhard and it's centered.
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Originally Posted by 2007CalSpec
There's nothing in the trunk and even nothing in the rear seats.



I don't believe shocks have any effect on ride height. They provide dampening but that's it. I could be wrong.
It would be springs not shocks. They affect ride height.
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