Jhepb1
Well-Known Forum User
The rear suspension on my 1973 240Z sits lower on the right side than the left by about 5/8 inch. The springs are fairly new, I think (only had the car a year). They're the same length & diameter and the coils are the same size and number.
I tried swapping them over and the right side was still lower when supporting the weight of the car. I've measured the struts (just to make sure there isn't an incorrect or damaged part in there) and measured the strut towers and arches to find any badly-done renovation or repair work. Nothing.
So, whichever way I fit the springs left-right, the one on the right has a compressed length about 5/8 inch shorter than the left one.
I can only think that the right side of the car is heavier, somehow. Of course, the tank is on the driver's side (it's an RHD car) and right now contains about 50 litres of fuel, which weighs about 36 kilos / 80 lbs. Could this be making the difference?
Any other ideas? Thanks.
I tried swapping them over and the right side was still lower when supporting the weight of the car. I've measured the struts (just to make sure there isn't an incorrect or damaged part in there) and measured the strut towers and arches to find any badly-done renovation or repair work. Nothing.
So, whichever way I fit the springs left-right, the one on the right has a compressed length about 5/8 inch shorter than the left one.
I can only think that the right side of the car is heavier, somehow. Of course, the tank is on the driver's side (it's an RHD car) and right now contains about 50 litres of fuel, which weighs about 36 kilos / 80 lbs. Could this be making the difference?
Any other ideas? Thanks.