MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Pandy on November 05, 2014, 04:35:18 pm

Title: Uneven suspension levels on drivers side
Post by: Pandy on November 05, 2014, 04:35:18 pm

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

Title: Re: Uneven suspension levels on drivers side
Post by: xjay1337 on November 05, 2014, 05:28:30 pm

Ground height differences?
Worn or damaged springs / dampers.

Title: Re: Uneven suspension levels on drivers side
Post by: Pandy on November 05, 2014, 05:56:02 pm

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.

Title: Re: Uneven suspension levels on drivers side
Post by: Matto on November 06, 2014, 12:14:50 am

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

Title: Re: Uneven suspension levels on drivers side
Post by: Pandy on November 07, 2014, 12:47:08 pm

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!

Title: Re: Uneven suspension levels on drivers side
Post by: scopes on November 07, 2014, 06:28:47 pm

Check to see if the springs have been replaced on just one side.

As you just said about damage, it might be worth having a look...  :confused: