88 GTA - right side higher than left with original springs???
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From: Kitchener, ON
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
88 GTA - right side higher than left with original springs???
The car noticeably hangs lower on the left side. 3/4" diff in the front, 1/2" diff in the rear.
I checked the front springs, they still have the O.E. stickers on them, BZX 14029398. I did notice that the lower end of the left spring correctly has one drain hole covered, and the other is half covered. On the right side, the bottom of the spring covers NONE of the second hole, and just approaches, but does not cover any of the first hole.
My question is, could this small difference in orientation account for such a large difference in the ride height from left to right?
Looking forward to responses.
I checked the front springs, they still have the O.E. stickers on them, BZX 14029398. I did notice that the lower end of the left spring correctly has one drain hole covered, and the other is half covered. On the right side, the bottom of the spring covers NONE of the second hole, and just approaches, but does not cover any of the first hole.
My question is, could this small difference in orientation account for such a large difference in the ride height from left to right?
Looking forward to responses.
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: 88 GTA - right side higher than left with original springs???
The car noticeably hangs lower on the left side. 3/4" diff in the front, 1/2" diff in the rear.
I checked the front springs, they still have the O.E. stickers on them, BZX 14029398. I did notice that the lower end of the left spring correctly has one drain hole covered, and the other is half covered. On the right side, the bottom of the spring covers NONE of the second hole, and just approaches, but does not cover any of the first hole.
My question is, could this small difference in orientation account for such a large difference in the ride height from left to right?
I checked the front springs, they still have the O.E. stickers on them, BZX 14029398. I did notice that the lower end of the left spring correctly has one drain hole covered, and the other is half covered. On the right side, the bottom of the spring covers NONE of the second hole, and just approaches, but does not cover any of the first hole.
My question is, could this small difference in orientation account for such a large difference in the ride height from left to right?
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From: Houston, TX
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: SuperRam 350
Transmission: Pro Built S/S TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: 88 GTA - right side higher than left with original springs???
Sounds like me. Stock original suspension. Spring heights ground to fender lip are as such.
LF....RF
LR....RR
26.8....27.75
27.5....28
I think it's mostly a factor of single person driver the majority of the time.
LF....RF
LR....RR
26.8....27.75
27.5....28
I think it's mostly a factor of single person driver the majority of the time.
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From: Kitchener, ON
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: 88 GTA - right side higher than left with original springs???
Thanks, guys. Phase one, I'm going to index the coils properly. If that doesn't help, I'm going to swap them left and right.
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