Uneven ride height after alignment help
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: NY
There may be something going on here but before we jump to conclusions maybe read my resolve on previous post.
The rear wheels can be on a flat surface, but if the fronts are not equally level OR at an equal height as the rear this can cause an alarming amout of difference in height.
So checking this on a any kind of slope, in my experience, can also cause same issue.
I parked the car several ways, multiple places...and when I got to the shop and parked on a 100% flat concrete surface was the only place it measured equal on both sides.
Same concrete surface they founded their lift into so as flat as concrete gets. I though they were screwing with me and secretly had it slightly lifted slightly cause it was in between the lift
The rear wheels can be on a flat surface, but if the fronts are not equally level OR at an equal height as the rear this can cause an alarming amout of difference in height.
So checking this on a any kind of slope, in my experience, can also cause same issue.
I parked the car several ways, multiple places...and when I got to the shop and parked on a 100% flat concrete surface was the only place it measured equal on both sides.
Same concrete surface they founded their lift into so as flat as concrete gets. I though they were screwing with me and secretly had it slightly lifted slightly cause it was in between the lift
Got an alignment, that did jack squat.
Not sure what the issue is. I'll jack up the rear end today and remove both rear wheels
Instructor
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From: Quebec, Canada
Is it just me or the correct height seems to be driver side? Check to make sure the spring is correctly seated on the lower arm, they're easy to misalign, and would cause the ride to be higher.
Pit Crew
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From: France
I have exactly the same issu, 1 inch more at the rear passage side. In this thread Sansnuke said
How it's possible that the spring is not in the good orientation ? This morning I take off my wheels and I check the springs they are in their place everything looks good!
How it's possible that the spring is not in the good orientation ? This morning I take off my wheels and I check the springs they are in their place everything looks good!
Lexus Test Driver
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If the vehicle has the stock suspension then confirm the surface you're measuring the vehicle height on is flat. Ideally you want a surface that you can guarantee is flat, either metal (like an alignment hoist) or possibly concrete (like a garage floor).
Surfaces like asphalt or gravel won't be even and therefore the measurements will not be accurate.
Pit Crew
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From: France
Hey, yes it s OEM spring/suspension. I made the measure in a garage, perfectly flat, I made measure in both direction. In all case the rear passager is more hight.
Ps: the front passenger is around 1/4inch more than the front driver.
Ps: the front passenger is around 1/4inch more than the front driver.
Last edited by Soldat79; Oct 31, 2021 at 07:28 AM.
Lexus Test Driver
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Center of the wheel to the fender would be best.
Racer
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I noticed (with naked eye) that on stock springs / RSR down springs, driver side was a bit lower on even pavement. I thought it might have to do something with the fact that we're sitting in our seat and putting pressure on the springs which is compressing it more
Pit Crew
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From: France
I measured from the ground to the fender, but everybody see the difference on my car without a measure tape.
Last edited by Soldat79; Nov 1, 2021 at 04:52 AM.
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