Common Problem?
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Common Problem?
I noticed my '92 appeared to be lower at the left rear than the right rear. So I measured the height at the outside left and outside right tail lights. I found that the car was 1 /2 " lower on the left side than the right (L/r 27" & R/r 27 1 /2")...I just finished replacing all 6 u-joints. I put it back together following the shop manual. the measurments at the front of the car shows no difference. (L/f & R/f = 27 1 /2") Is there something I missed or is this a common problem with the C-4? :confused:
[Modified by ittlfly, 6:28 PM 3/5/2002]
[Modified by ittlfly, 6:28 PM 3/5/2002]
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Re: Common Problem? (Nathan Plemons)
To the middle of the outside driver's side taillight, 27 1/4 inches. Middle of the passenger side outside tail light 27 1/2 inches.
I measured from the ground to the wheel well. 27 1/2 driver's side, 28 passenger side. Like you the front checks out.
The way I figure it is this, either the driver's side suspension is softer because that's the side there is usually more weight on because of my overweight azz, OR I've heard another explanation. I've been told that it is done slightly off like that on purpose so that if you are driving on a crowned road, it seems level.
I don't know how much truth there is to that. I'll measure it again tomorrow and see if it's maybe just something about how the car happened to settle tonight. sometimes things change a lot by just moving the car.
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 8:40 PM 3/5/2002]
I measured from the ground to the wheel well. 27 1/2 driver's side, 28 passenger side. Like you the front checks out.
The way I figure it is this, either the driver's side suspension is softer because that's the side there is usually more weight on because of my overweight azz, OR I've heard another explanation. I've been told that it is done slightly off like that on purpose so that if you are driving on a crowned road, it seems level.
I don't know how much truth there is to that. I'll measure it again tomorrow and see if it's maybe just something about how the car happened to settle tonight. sometimes things change a lot by just moving the car.
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 8:40 PM 3/5/2002]
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Re: Common Problem? (Nathan Plemons)
Sorry Nathan, I didn't mean to make you unhappy... :) ..but I never noticed this before (and I bought the car new 10 yrs ago)..so I figured I screwed something up putting it back together..ie: castle nut on the rear spring to tight, or ?etc. All my grey hair is messing up my thought processes :confused:
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Re: Common Problem? (CFI-EFI)
My car was off by about 3/4" before I did the lowering job. Now it is level as it should be. I would say you could adjust the spring bolt, but you can't since it is castleated. Order the rear lowering kit and then you can adjust it any ol' way you see fit. :seeya
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Re: Common Problem? (tdock)
Yes, I did the u-joints last Dec. I haven't driven it much since then cause of the weather. I did a lot of cleaning while I had it appart. Could I have damamged the spring if I got some Simple Green on it?
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Re: Common Problem? (ittlfly)
It is normal.
One of the plant guys (Sonny Kilgo or Gordon Kildebrew) said that if you find one level, then they must have done something wrong. There was a post on it a couple months ago.
One of the plant guys (Sonny Kilgo or Gordon Kildebrew) said that if you find one level, then they must have done something wrong. There was a post on it a couple months ago.
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Re: Common Problem? (ittlfly)
I know my car is perfect. I go outside and say, "that car is pretty straight to me and I don't see...what the F....."
Hey, only a quarter inch off..
But just in case, I measured it again on a different surface and it is perfectly even.
Man I gotta get some sleep... :D
Hey, only a quarter inch off..
But just in case, I measured it again on a different surface and it is perfectly even.
Man I gotta get some sleep... :D
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Re: Common Problem? (ittlfly)
I'm glad that you all feel better, but my damn car is still off. Maybe I'll have a drink and that will make me feel better too.
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Re: Common Problem? (Black 'n Blue)
Dammit, now you guys made me go & measure mine. its 30" on both sides... however I have the big 28" tires on it.. (325/50x15)
just a thought :) if one side is 1/2" low just start to let air out of the other side.. it will probably = out when you are down to 10 lb of air ...
jessss kiddin..... :cheers:
just a thought :) if one side is 1/2" low just start to let air out of the other side.. it will probably = out when you are down to 10 lb of air ...
jessss kiddin..... :cheers: