body lean

[Fastmax32168]

Mine also leaned to the left in spite of all new springs shocks and bushings. On a wagon the gas tank is entirely on that side as well as the previously mentioned items. You can see the left side lower substantially as you fill up the tank. I actually used about a 1/2" coil spring spacer on that side to level mine out better. Now it is just a tad higher on that side when the tank is empty, and just a tad lower when it is full. 🙂
Much less noticeable though.
Roy

 

[stevenc8337]

thanks Roy, I actually forgot all about my cars tank especially that i always keep it full. im going to let it run low on fuel this time and fill it up. i want to watch that because if mine is doing the same thing then the spacer is the way to go.
steve

 

[cashmoneyspeed]

I had the same leaning issue but on passenger rear. The old body bushings were pretty much non existent in the back.

 

[stevenc8337]

Yea I'm looking in to doing the body bushings.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Steve,
I'd definitely look at replacing the body mount bushings. You'd be surprised at how deteriorated and run down they are. Not saying all of them are collapsed and deteriorated, but I'm sure you'll find a few. Replacement will definitely tighten up the car.
It's quite noticeable after you do it.

Sadly, bad bushings also take out the frame mounts, don't be surprised if you need to weld in frame repair washers. The passenger side number 2 mount is the most commom frame mount to be rusted out due to the HVAC drain.

 

[stevenc8337]

Thanks for the warning

 

[RAGINGMALIBU]

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