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Old 12-28-2001, 09:03 PM
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Why Is My Car Leaning On The Drivers Side?¿

Hey Guys, my car was leaning on the drivers side, I put new Shocks, Struts, Springs, Alignment, and Tires and it is still leaning on the drivers side $1100 dollars later. Not quite as bad as before, but definitely noticeable. This is pissing me off. The car was never wrecked, except a very minor hit on the drivers side front fender (Which was changed) The damage didn't even hit the door or the hood, it was very minor. Could it be a body mount?? Does this car even have body mounts? I have no Idea why it does this. Anyone else have this problem?? Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 12-28-2001, 09:59 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
No body mounts, the subframes are all welded to the body. Maybe the spring isolators on that side?
Old 12-28-2001, 10:42 PM
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I agree, check the spring isolators and also check to see that the springs are positioned correctly.

The tails of the front springs should stop on the inside of the front A-arms and be positioned so they cover the first drain hole and partially cover the second. If your springs don't line up this way then they're not installed correctly.
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You should also check your upper strut mounts for wear.Also all suspension bushings.
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Thaks Guys. the springs are correctly installed, and I have changed all the bushings in the front and back - swaybars, etc. What are spring Isolators?? I will have to check that.
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The spring isolators are the rubber pads that should be on top of the springs where they contact the body/frame of the car.

If one is missing or out of position that could cause the problem you're having.
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Thanks BretD88! That is a possibility. I am going to check it out.
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