2002 Front Ride Height not Good

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Jan 19, 2013 | 05:42 PM

BIGJIM13

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2002 Front Ride Height not Good

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my front fender wells from ground to top of well measures 25 1/4
I am told standard is about 27 1/2... My 99 measures 27 1/2
I pulled the wheels and adjusted the spring bolts all the way in so only a thread or two is showing on the top of the spring and ran it around and ride height really did not change....
anyone have any ideas - all is stock and tires are stock
Thanks

Jan 19, 2013 | 05:54 PM

lionelhutz

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Take a good look at the spring for cracks or other damage.

Jan 19, 2013 | 06:55 PM

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is the spring and the spring bolt adjusters the only thing that dictates fender height above the tire?

Jan 20, 2013 | 07:57 AM

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is the spring and the spring bolt adjusters the only thing that dictates fender height above the tire?

Jan 20, 2013 | 08:11 AM

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is the spring and the spring bolt adjusters the only thing that dictates fender height above the tire?

As long as the spring isn't damaged, or lost its "arch", yes.

Jan 20, 2013 | 11:46 AM

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Thanks
so in nothing but the spring controls height - and mine is down at 25 1/8
then I have to have a bad spring....

Jan 20, 2013 | 12:56 PM

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/63303415@N07/8398275981/
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would the crack in the attached pic cause enough of a spring issue to be the cause of the ride height problem?

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Jan 20, 2013 | 12:57 PM

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Jan 20, 2013 | 01:02 PM

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would the crack in the attached pic cause enough of a spring issue to be the cause of the ride height problem?

No.

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Jan 20, 2013 | 01:21 PM

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Thanks
3 others replies and said yes...

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:35 PM

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3 others replies and said yes...

The pic you posted is barely a scratch, certainly not enough to effect ride height.
For comparison, here is a spring with a significant damage:

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:16 PM

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Thanks very much for the replies...
clearly ride height in my case is being effected and if the only variable that controls ride height is the spring and the adjustors and the adjustors are adjusted for maximum height and max height is not realized that rational thought dictates that the crack in the spring is responsible...
thanks again for the input...

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:28 PM

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/63303415@N07/8398275981/
Guys
would the crack in the attached pic cause enough of a spring issue to be the cause of the ride height problem?

I'd say it certainly could be the problem.

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:29 PM

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The pic you posted is barely a scratch, certainly not enough to effect ride height.

Barely a scratch? Did you not see the open crack in the edge of the spring?

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:52 PM

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Barely a scratch? Did you not see the open crack in the edge of the spring?

Sorry, can't say I do. Maybe he can take a better picture.

Jan 20, 2013 | 03:10 PM

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In post #7 it shows at least a 3"-4" crack/seperation on the side
of the spring.

OP has never stated if the stock adjusters have the bottom bushings cut.

Jan 20, 2013 | 03:27 PM

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Quote:

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Barely a scratch? Did you not see the open crack in the edge of the spring?

Quote:

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In post #7 it shows at least a 3"-4" crack/seperation on the side
of the spring.

OP has never stated if the stock adjusters have the bottom bushings cut.

Is this what you guys are talking about? I'd ask for a better picture before jumping to the "your spring is broken and you need a new one" conclusion.

Jan 20, 2013 | 04:01 PM

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Is this what you guys are talking about? I'd ask for a better picture before jumping to the "your spring is broken and you need a new one" conclusion.

Go directly above your red circle. That is where the stress crack in the
side of the spring is. (at least it looks that way to me....& quite long too.)

Jan 20, 2013 | 04:12 PM

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Is this what you guys are talking about? I'd ask for a better picture before jumping to the "your spring is broken and you need a new one" conclusion.

No. Try looking at the other edge.

Jan 20, 2013 | 04:18 PM

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Go directly above your red circle. That is where the stress crack in the
side of the spring is. (at least it looks that way to me....& quite long too.)

That's not going to cause the car to sit almost 2 inches lower though.

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