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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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Question 300TE uneven stance?

I'm running on stock suspension, however I noticed that the right side of my TE is lower than the left side.

Can anybody tell me the possible reason/s why?

-worn out pads?

-shocks?

-or what?

...and by the way, the ride is so stiff it's like driving a (improper) lowered car.

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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MB ni Paktoy
I'm running on stock suspension, however I noticed that the right side of my TE is lower than the left side.

Can anybody tell me the possible reason/s why?

-worn out pads?

-shocks?

-or what?

...and by the way, the ride is so stiff it's like driving a (improper) lowered car.

TIA
i would love to know that to
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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I'll try to take a some pictures and post it to show it to you guys/gurus.


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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MB ni Paktoy
I'll try to take a some pictures and post it to show it to you guys/gurus.


I have a 94 320 and mine is the same. Left side down about a 1/4 inch. My spring is broken at the spring pad and that is what is causing mine. Might be the same on yours I would get under that and give it a look see.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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are you by chance in the armed services?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Check your springs/pads for anything weird. That could be your problem.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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check those shoks and springs right away! I know I was veeery close one time! safety first... beauty after
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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thanks for all the reply... appreciate it.

@GEDaggett, I live and work like 3 minutes away from Fort Myers and Fort Mcnair. But nope, I'm not in the armed forces... (pending civilian application tho )
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MB ni Paktoy
thanks for all the reply... appreciate it.

@GEDaggett, I live and work like 3 minutes away from Fort Myers and Fort Mcnair. But nope, I'm not in the armed forces... (pending civilian application tho )
I got a buddy in the marines out by you just thought I would ask. Good luck with the stance issue.
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