Chassis?? help, something is wrong

motomack · September 27th, 2009, 04:37 PM

I have a 2003 mustang gt. When i bought the car the rear drivers side tire was all chopped up because it was scraping the fender over bumps. so i was like no big deal it will be shocks and springs at the most. Now $400 in the hole after buying new shocks and springs, the scraping rarely happens (thank god!) but it the tire clearance to the fender is about 2" less on the rear drivers then the rear passenger side.
What could this be?? Thanks for your help guys

mrsinister2424 · September 27th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Jack the rear up and see if anything is rubbing on the control arms, such as your exhaust. I had one of my exhaust pipes rubbing against the uca once, and it shifted the car like 1/2" on one side because of it.

Just look and see if there's anything thats messed up underneath.

ReverendDexter · September 27th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Definitely check everything out in the control arms, especially the UCA bushings, and the alignment of the axle relative to the centerline of the car.

mustanginky · September 27th, 2009, 05:00 PM

make sure your springs are oriented the right direction. sounds like it could be something simpler than you think. good luck and post up what it is when you find it.

motomack · September 27th, 2009, 07:31 PM

alright i'll check first thing tomorrow. this issue haunts me

bandity2k00 · September 27th, 2009, 08:29 PM

If the car is lowered then the spring could have spun or popped out of its pocket

September 27th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#1
motomack Regular 2003 FORD MUSTANG GT Soon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 167 iTrader: 0 reviews	Chassis?? help, something is wrong I have a 2003 mustang gt. When i bought the car the rear drivers side tire was all chopped up because it was scraping the fender over bumps. so i was like no big deal it will be shocks and springs at the most. Now $400 in the hole after buying new shocks and springs, the scraping rarely happens (thank god!) but it the tire clearance to the fender is about 2" less on the rear drivers then the rear passenger side. What could this be?? Thanks for your help guys

September 27th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#2
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,629 iTrader: 0 reviews	Jack the rear up and see if anything is rubbing on the control arms, such as your exhaust. I had one of my exhaust pipes rubbing against the uca once, and it shifted the car like 1/2" on one side because of it. Just look and see if there's anything thats messed up underneath. __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

September 27th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#3
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Definitely check everything out in the control arms, especially the UCA bushings, and the alignment of the axle relative to the centerline of the car. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

September 27th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#4
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,259 iTrader: 2 reviews	make sure your springs are oriented the right direction. sounds like it could be something simpler than you think. good luck and post up what it is when you find it. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

September 27th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#6
bandity2k00 Baker Jr. 2002 Mustang GT Coming after build!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gambrills,MD Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 3 reviews	If the car is lowered then the spring could have spun or popped out of its pocket __________________ MMR-Modular Mustang Racing Phils Machining-For your ABS Module Delete Manifold! American Muscle-www.Americanmuscle.com HorsePower By Hermonn-TUNER THANKS TO ALL SPONSORS,READY FOR THIS 2012 RACING SEASON!

September 27th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#5
motomack Regular 2003 FORD MUSTANG GT Soon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 167 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright i'll check first thing tomorrow. this issue haunts me

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