Well I've removed the shock, doesn't appear to be bad. I fully compress it and it's back to full extension in about 5 seconds. Not easy at all to compress unless it's on the ground and I'm pushing down. I'll replace them anyway for peace of mind and it's probably about time anyway since they're cheapies.
With both shocks removed and the front end bounced and allowed to level off, the driver's side measures 26.5" from the floor to the center of the wheel opening on the fender. The passenger side measures 25.625" in the same spot. So just under an inch difference in ride height.
Both springs look fine and pass the "hammer" test. I found no obvious issues on either side. Both shocks react the same to the compression test.
Something is going on with that much of a hieght difference.
What about the body mount on the passenger side? The one at the firewall. Could it have collapsed or fallen into the frame? That's always the one that rots though first
Just let some air out of the tires on the left side. 😉
Seriously though check the air in all the tires to rule that out. And make sure that the surface you’re measuring to is level, especially if you want accuracy down to 1/16”
Also look to see if the springs are settled into their rests correctly. I think it’s unlikely, but you should make sure.
Something is going on with that much of a hieght difference.
What about the body mount on the passenger side? The one at the firewall. Could it have collapsed or fallen into the frame? That's always the one that rots though first
I haven't. Arms are tubular from I can't remember where.
One thing I did notice before I left for work was that I have offset upper control arm shafts. And my dumbass having JUST realized this, installed them opposite ways. The driver's side has the flatter side to the frame and the passenger side has the flatter side to the engine.
I can't imagine it affects ride height but will probably throw me through a loop when I play with the alignment tomorrow.
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