Suspension uneven
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Daily 06 E55, Fun 12 GSXR750, Racing John Deere D110
Suspension uneven
I just finished lowering the car using the washer method and bending the rear bracket. I didn't do a baseline number so as far as i know it was like this before hand. I realize most cars will have the drivers side 1/8 to 1/4 raised higher than the passenger, but I feel this is ridiculous.
Measurements taken on a brand new concrete pad from the ground to the fender lip. They're 99% consistent.
Drivers Rear 24.7 "
Passenger Rear 24. 2"
Drivers Front 26"
Passenger Front 25.5
I don't hear any leaks and the car isn't on the floor when I wake up in the morning. I haven't owned the car for more than a week now and it hasn't sat more than 10 hours without being driven. I'm not sure if thats enough time for it to drop.
What should I do guys? School me!
On a second note... Where are you guys purchasing replica wheels? How close to factory are they? I'd like to purchase a set of rear wheels for the front so I can rotate.
Thanks!
Measurements taken on a brand new concrete pad from the ground to the fender lip. They're 99% consistent.
Drivers Rear 24.7 "
Passenger Rear 24. 2"
Drivers Front 26"
Passenger Front 25.5
I don't hear any leaks and the car isn't on the floor when I wake up in the morning. I haven't owned the car for more than a week now and it hasn't sat more than 10 hours without being driven. I'm not sure if thats enough time for it to drop.
What should I do guys? School me!
On a second note... Where are you guys purchasing replica wheels? How close to factory are they? I'd like to purchase a set of rear wheels for the front so I can rotate.
Thanks!
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'06 E55, '15 Jeep SRT8, '94 Mustang GT
My car has always had a slight lean to the passenger side and I hate it. Not sure what to do about it. I'm lowered with STAR + washer method as well.
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I just finished lowering the car using the washer method and bending the rear bracket. I didn't do a baseline number so as far as i know it was like this before hand. I realize most cars will have the drivers side 1/8 to 1/4 raised higher than the passenger, but I feel this is ridiculous.
Measurements taken on a brand new concrete pad from the ground to the fender lip. They're 99% consistent.
Drivers Rear 24.7 "
Passenger Rear 24. 2"
Drivers Front 26"
Passenger Front 25.5
I don't hear any leaks and the car isn't on the floor when I wake up in the morning. I haven't owned the car for more than a week now and it hasn't sat more than 10 hours without being driven. I'm not sure if thats enough time for it to drop.
What should I do guys? School me!
On a second note... Where are you guys purchasing replica wheels? How close to factory are they? I'd like to purchase a set of rear wheels for the front so I can rotate.
Thanks!
Measurements taken on a brand new concrete pad from the ground to the fender lip. They're 99% consistent.
Drivers Rear 24.7 "
Passenger Rear 24. 2"
Drivers Front 26"
Passenger Front 25.5
I don't hear any leaks and the car isn't on the floor when I wake up in the morning. I haven't owned the car for more than a week now and it hasn't sat more than 10 hours without being driven. I'm not sure if thats enough time for it to drop.
What should I do guys? School me!
On a second note... Where are you guys purchasing replica wheels? How close to factory are they? I'd like to purchase a set of rear wheels for the front so I can rotate.
Thanks!
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2004 E55 (sold) 2012 E350 4M
mine is always leaning on the passenger side a little bit... I played with the STAR for 3 hours and got it as close as possible. I think it is insane because i just pulled out my paper from the day i did it and have:
FL: 2.47
FR: 2.20
R: 3.04
which was as close as i could get it.... And the exact same as yours...
FL: 2.47
FR: 2.20
R: 3.04
which was as close as i could get it.... And the exact same as yours...
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W211 E55
For those whose driver side is higher the only thing I can think is that the vehicle did not readjust from your weight when drove last. Opening and closing the drivers door since that is one of the times the computer is told to check and adjust height.
