Uneven ride height w/ coilovers

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gabossie
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I've been trying to figure out why, or how this can happen. I have KTS coilovers, and I measure them out at the exact same height, yet one side sits lower than the other. This problem is in the rear. I'm quite positive this has nothing to do with any problems with the shock tower, the frame is straight. Why, oh why is this happening? I can easily raise one side to make the ride even, but it bugs the **** out of me knowing that I shouldn't have to. Anyone got some ideas?


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nismofly
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bent subframe probably, if the frame itself is straight

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yeah get it corner-weighed, and if its still off its meant to be

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Same problem here. I had to make driver's side rear 10mm longer than passenger side to make my car seat even. Everything's straight and no damage on my car.

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Yeah, so I figured out what it was. I'm a retard.

When I got an alignment, the guy didn't touch my adjustable traction rods. When I swaped them, I didn't pay attention to how long they were, or if they were even since I was going to get a full alignment anyway. One was an inch longer than the other, pushing the wheel back in the well almost an inch. Adjusted this and all is good, except now I need another alignment


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