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Driver side, rear spring

TonyPanchot

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Why does my 250 have a 7/8 difference (less) on the driver side vs the passenger side in terms of a sag

does this make sense? I have measured with the wheels off too

the springs are new (TRF) :confuse:

any thoughts ??
 

M_Pied_Lourd

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Tony,

From what I have seen/heard, it is not unusual for one corner to sometimes be a little lower/higher than the other on a 250/6. Have even heard that some 3's have the same issue (ask Don E)...

Some live with it and some use spacers to compensate and to level the car out.

Cheers,
M. Pied Lourd
 

Gliderman8

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I had the EXACT problem on my TR6. The drivers side was lower than the passsenger side by quite a difference. Installing brand new springs all around did not solve the problem.
The sagging was fixed by putting in spacers above the springs. I got them from Richard Good at Good Parts.
 

TR4

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I call myself lucky.......my TR4 is lower on the passenger side so when I climb in the drivers seat, the car will sit level. When the wife rides along, it appears she is heavier than me....... car is listing her way.
 
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TonyPanchot

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Thanks guys, I was looking at RG's spacers last night and will give that a shot :smile:
 

AltaKnight

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Not sure if you're talking about the front or rear suspension; however, could it be bushings worn out, unless you replaced them also. Also might check whether the spring and spring seat (the rubber bit) were installed incorrectly when you changed the springs.
 
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