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Uneven suspension levels on drivers side

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Pandy:
Hi folks,

I have just measured my arch clearance (centre of wheel to lip of arch) on my ED30 and the drivers side is all over the place - and you can see that a mile off.

I get around 360mm for the clearance on the passenger side front and rear, but on the drivers i get 350mm front and 375mm rear.

Has anyone got any experience of this previously? Ill get the car up and have a look around to see if there is anything obvious to me also, but it does seem quite a difference between them.

Thanks
Andy

xjay1337:
Ground height differences?
Worn or damaged springs / dampers.

Pandy:
Yeah, the rear sits too high, and the front sits too low.

The front sounds feasible if the suspension has worn, just not sure why the back would lift up.

Matto:
Are you on standard springs as a snapped coil is not uncommon.

Pandy:
I am on standard springs yeah. Will take a look if the rain gives over for a bit.

The rear being high concerns me as it also appears to have had a repair to the rear quarter panel and tailgate - I really hope nothing is bent that cannot be replaced!

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