car 1/2" lower on one side than the other

qhkajlog · 05-02-2002, 09:44 PM

I need some pointers on this, my car a 1990 gt mustang sits lower on the drivers side by about 1/2". it was wrecked in front but was put back together decently. no apparent damage to k-member, a-arm, spindle etc...... i replaced springs with no effect. could the a-arm be bent? maybe needed replaced and was replaced with the wrong one? i was thinking the strut is blown out and needs replaced. i have troubleshot by replacing stuff before and it can be expensive so wont make that mistake again. if you guys have any ideas let me know. this is a great website for info. seems to be all kinds of experience levels. thanks

J.R.FULLER USMC · 05-02-2002, 10:41 PM

I had the same problem before and I just changed the struts and shocks to Koni Yellows and I'm sitting even. If you have stock replacements get some aftermarkets..

cyberstang5.0 · 05-03-2002, 07:27 AM

I have KYB drag struts and it doesn't help me. I have the same problem, except my car leans to the rear passenger side. My car and yous was in an accident and the frame was slightly bent. There are three ways to fix it...
1) take it to a body/frame shop and have them fix it (it will cost some money... A LOT)
2) you can put spacter plates under the springs to fix the leaning problem
3) buy a new Mustang

or you can simply live with it. I decided just to live with it, cuz I am going to twist the chasis when I drag race anyways, it's just a waste of time.

93CobraR · 05-03-2002, 10:42 AM

Usually if the spring ends(perches)? are facing a different directions then the car will set un even. From what I recall they need to be facing each other.

05-02-2002, 09:44 PM	#1
qhkajlog Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10	car 1/2" lower on one side than the other I need some pointers on this, my car a 1990 gt mustang sits lower on the drivers side by about 1/2". it was wrecked in front but was put back together decently. no apparent damage to k-member, a-arm, spindle etc...... i replaced springs with no effect. could the a-arm be bent? maybe needed replaced and was replaced with the wrong one? i was thinking the strut is blown out and needs replaced. i have troubleshot by replacing stuff before and it can be expensive so wont make that mistake again. if you guys have any ideas let me know. this is a great website for info. seems to be all kinds of experience levels. thanks

05-02-2002, 10:41 PM	#2
J.R.FULLER USMC Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Alexandria,VA Posts: 2	I had the same problem before and I just changed the struts and shocks to Koni Yellows and I'm sitting even. If you have stock replacements get some aftermarkets.. __________________ J.R. Fuller 94 PPG Colorshift Mustang GT Convertible PPG Colorshift ,Modifications Block: Stock 302 5.0 Heads: GT 40 w/1.72 FMS Roller Rockers Intake: Cobra GT40 Upper & Lower BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 77mm MAF, BBK Cold Air Induction Fuel Delivery: 190 LPH Fuel Pump, BBK Fuel Pressure Regulator, BBK Fuel Pressure Gauge, 24lb Fuel Injectors, Mustang Unlimited TEC Transmission: Tremec TKO, FMS Aluminum Driveshaft Rear End: 8.8 w/3.73 Gears w/Auburn Trac-Loc Shifter: Steeda Tri-Ax w/Momo Carbon Fiber Knob Clutch: King Cobra w/BBK Adjustable Clutch Quadrant Pulleys: BBK Underdrive Ignition: MSD 6A, MSD Blaster Coil, Accel Rotor, FMS 8mm Wires Wheels: Cobra R 17x9 Zinc Washed Crossed Drilled/Slotted Rotors F/R Tires: Nitto Extreme 555R, Front 255/45/17, Rear 285/40/17 Suspension: MM Triple-Chrome Caster/Camber Plates, Kenny Brown Sub Frame Connectors, BBK GT40 Strut Tower Brace, Eibach Sport Line Springs, Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks & Struts Exhaust: Flowmaster 2 Chamber,Bassani X-Pipe,Bassani Equal-Length Headers Mac 3”Tail Pipes X-Tras: Cobra White Face Gauges, Cobra steering Wheel, Cobra Front Fascia, Cobra Headlights, Cobra Aluminum Pedal Kit, APC Clear Corners, Catz HID Conversion Upgrade Kit Catz Bulbs, Catz MSX Fog Lights, CDC Lightbar Lights, CDC Sequential Tail Lights, CDC Turn Signal Mirrors, 96 Tail Lights, Compu-Star Auto Start (for 5-speed), FMS High Torque Starter.

05-03-2002, 10:42 AM	#4
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Usually if the spring ends(perches)? are facing a different directions then the car will set un even. From what I recall they need to be facing each other. __________________ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 71 Nova SS 350, 4 spd. 4.11s, ect..... Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

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05-03-2002, 07:27 AM	#3
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I have KYB drag struts and it doesn't help me. I have the same problem, except my car leans to the rear passenger side. My car and yous was in an accident and the frame was slightly bent. There are three ways to fix it... 1) take it to a body/frame shop and have them fix it (it will cost some money... A LOT) 2) you can put spacter plates under the springs to fix the leaning problem 3) buy a new Mustang or you can simply live with it. I decided just to live with it, cuz I am going to twist the chasis when I drag race anyways, it's just a waste of time.