Installed a new rear end and now I cAnt get the rear even. it's an inch off. I'm assuming it's the spring clocking but I've moved the low side around to get it to match the higher side and I'm not having any luck. Words of wisdom? The driver side is so low I. CAnt drive it.

 

I believe bottom of spring coil ends towards outside of car

 

are you sure you didn't forget the ring that goes above spring on one side? I usually put a piece of scotch tape on the top to hold it in position when installing. I think the clocking needs to be correct and can't be spun around

 

i have the taped on the top of the spring

 

Measure THE CAR, not the trim (fender).

 

bottom of car to the ground? measuring 3 areas on each side i found the driver side is 1/2 inch lower at all measured sites

 

Do you have adjustable panhard bar? Control arms both in the same mounts on each side?

 

Really basic question here … did you torque the suspension bushings (LCAs and panhard bar) with the suspension loaded / compressed? If not, the rubber bushings could be adding an uneven amount of preload. Ignore all of this if you have urethane bushings.

 

Was it like this before you changed the rear end? Did you measure prior to changing the rear end?

I ask this for a reason, my car and my buddies 92 both sit lower on the drivers side. Mine I don't think has ever been removed and I have original springs. His rear end has never been out of the car and after he changed to lowering springs it still sits lower on the drivers side.

 

i have an adjustable panhard. bar. the rear control arms are tubular but not adjustable.

 

im sure i torqued the Panhard and sway bar with weight on the car. not positive about the rear control arms. i will check the lca tomorrow.

 

i didnt measure it before but i never noticed it was lower one side. it certainly wasn't low enough for a tire to rub.

 

i released the suspension and re tightened and its fairly even now. i appreciate the suggestion. the car does sit lower now though. has anyone noticed a ride height change with the 4th gen rear end swap?

 

If you're looking for a little extra height, 4th gen spring isolators will give you about 3/4" of an inch extra height.

 

The Rear Axle Assembly or the Uni-Body are most likely a little tweaked.

 

When I do suspension work. I always try to mark where each arm is positioned angle wise. That way when I put new in it’s ride height doesn’t change.

Collision repair tech. Most of what I do it wrecked so doing that helps diag if there is other problems. Insurance doesn’t always want to buy what we tell them.

 

I'm usually better about it myself. I was injured and getting help from my cousin and not paying enough attention. its all good now.