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Topic: Passenger side sits higher than drivers side, Should I be worried?
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BaLleRz68
Gearhead Posts: 112
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-07-2003 10:23 AM
   
I just got done rebuilding my whole front suspension (steering, upper and lower control arms, 620 coils). I notice that the passenger side sits about 3/4" higher than the drivers side. Also, my steering wheel is not straight when I straighten out the tires, it seems like its turned to one side (I converted to manual steering using the adapter BTW). The car has not been in an accident since I got it about 14 years ago. Will an alignment solve all these problems? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thanks.[This message has been edited by BaLleRz68 (edited 08-07-2003).]
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-07-2003 11:01 AM
I don't know about the passenger side being higher than the drivers side, but if you didn't remove the steering wheel for some reason and put it back on wrong, then an alignment should straighten it out. also, did you have the pitman arm off? could be you are off center when you re-installed it. That happened with my 66 and I had almost no left turn radius. I believe that with the pitman arm removed it's 5 1/2 turns from full left to full right, but you can easily check that when you have the arm off. just center your wheels and center your steering wheel and re-install the arm. of course, if you didn't remove the arm then this is all moot.------------------
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 517
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 08-07-2003 05:44 PM
I had the same problem on the passenger side. We replaced 1/4 panels, fenders, rear frame rails.... I went to the local auto parts and bought shock absorber extensions under 5 bucks and put one on the lower side. It worked for me. But then again, I am driving a crusier, not a dragster.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-07-2003 06:01 PM
My car sits lower on the passanger side.But I'm sure it's my front springs.
I'd check to makes sure all is sitted right.And drive the car alittle.And see if it's still off.
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2354
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 08-08-2003 08:50 AM
my car sits lower on the passenger side.
I think its common with these older cars.measure all corners that might give you a clue.
My right rear sits only 1/2 inch lower than the left rear,
the front right sits a whole inch lower than the left front. That suggests its a front spring problem. Alignment guys should help with centering the wheel for you, go somewhere with a good reputation (as if you would go somewhere else?) ------------------
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4376
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 08-08-2003 08:53 AM
Worn or shot sway bar end link bushings and/or leaf spring eye/shackle bushings can also teeter the car to one side or another  ------------------
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3053
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-08-2003 07:46 PM
This is obviously not the case here, 'cos you would have noticed it before, but I've read that some of the early Stangs were out of kilter this way when they were NEW!
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2354
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 08-09-2003 04:11 PM
I just read something in hot rod magazine that might help.It suggests jacking up the car somewhere between the front A arms in the middle (like a crossmember) then with the front wheels off the ground if the back of the car is level then you know the problem is with the front springs or bushings etc... ------------------
'68 coupe 289 C code
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bob emmerich
Journeyman Posts: 65
From: Stratford,Connecticut
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-09-2003 09:49 PM
As far as the steering wheel is concerned, you more than likely need an alignment. As for the tilt, it could be that something is not seating right, bad shocks or possibly even a miixup in the springs themselves. Just my .02
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 606
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-09-2003 10:23 PM
Probably the new coil springs. One is probably a little shorter. Might double check to make sure both springs are seated the same. Did you put insulators on both sides? One of the insulators might not be seated properly.
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