just took car out from winter storage annnd...

smokeshow · April 7th, 2010, 12:51 AM

just took my car out of winter storage, and my back right corner is sitting a good inch lower then the back left??? It's sitting on flat concrete so everything should be sitting equal right? but the back left seems to be sitting a bit higher then usual too. I'm puzzled, maybe the springs just need to settle back in again after some driving but something makes me think the car was sitting like this last year too. What would cause something like this? the car is lowered with eibach prolines, 1.5" drop.

3sportbob · April 7th, 2010, 12:56 AM

Was it on blocks for the winter? If so was the suspension just hanging under the car or was it compressed like sitting in the driveway?

Maybe she just needs some run time to get all the kinks worked out. I know I'm that way.

smokeshow · April 7th, 2010, 12:56 AM

car wasnt blocked for the winter, just sat down in the parkade, this is the 3rd year I've stored it and first time with this issue. Mind you the back right tire is basically completely bald, and the back left still has a bit of tread, but thats not going to make it sit an inch out of wack

bluestang41505 · April 7th, 2010, 12:57 AM

From what i read its pretty common, mine does it too by like half an inch. Not really sure how to fix, i think it has something to do with the shocks wearing out and not decompressing all the way. Could be totally wrong though, its just a guess.

smokeshow · April 7th, 2010, 01:08 AM

sorry for a waste of a thread haha, I just went down to the parkade again and stared at the ground for a bit. Noticed an incline. So I pulled the car ahead some and measured with my fingers, before it was 2 fingers on one side 4 on the other, now its an even 3 on each side. So my guess is it was just sitting on uneven ground. I'll keep an eye on it and see if it changes any.

ModMustang97GT · April 7th, 2010, 01:35 AM

The common droop that you may have heard of is from crappy quality drop springs, or even stock ones. The springs wear out and will sit uneven. Basically, one just wears out sooner due to un-equal quality.

smokeshow · April 7th, 2010, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by ModMustang97GT

The common droop that you may have heard of is from crappy quality drop springs, or even stock ones. The springs wear out and will sit uneven. Basically, one just wears out sooner due to un-equal quality.

are you referring to eibach springs being crappy quality? or what bluestang was talking about.

April 7th, 2010, 12:51 AM	#1
smokeshow Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Canada Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	just took car out from winter storage annnd... just took my car out of winter storage, and my back right corner is sitting a good inch lower then the back left??? It's sitting on flat concrete so everything should be sitting equal right? but the back left seems to be sitting a bit higher then usual too. I'm puzzled, maybe the springs just need to settle back in again after some driving but something makes me think the car was sitting like this last year too. What would cause something like this? the car is lowered with eibach prolines, 1.5" drop. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT 40th Anniversary Full Mac Exhaust (LT Headers, Pro Chamber, Catback) BBK UDP's FRPP 4.10 gears Diablo Predator Tuner MGW Short Throw Shifter JLT CAI Eibach Proline Springs lowered 1.5" 18" Saleen wheels, 305 Nitto Drag Radials

April 7th, 2010, 12:56 AM	#2
3sportbob Enthusiast MY OTHER RIDE IS YOUR MOM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	Was it on blocks for the winter? If so was the suspension just hanging under the car or was it compressed like sitting in the driveway? Maybe she just needs some run time to get all the kinks worked out. I know I'm that way. __________________ “I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet” "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent."

April 7th, 2010, 12:56 AM	#3
smokeshow Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Canada Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	car wasnt blocked for the winter, just sat down in the parkade, this is the 3rd year I've stored it and first time with this issue. Mind you the back right tire is basically completely bald, and the back left still has a bit of tread, but thats not going to make it sit an inch out of wack __________________ 2004 Mustang GT 40th Anniversary Full Mac Exhaust (LT Headers, Pro Chamber, Catback) BBK UDP's FRPP 4.10 gears Diablo Predator Tuner MGW Short Throw Shifter JLT CAI Eibach Proline Springs lowered 1.5" 18" Saleen wheels, 305 Nitto Drag Radials

April 7th, 2010, 12:57 AM	#4
bluestang41505 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	From what i read its pretty common, mine does it too by like half an inch. Not really sure how to fix, i think it has something to do with the shocks wearing out and not decompressing all the way. Could be totally wrong though, its just a guess. __________________ 03 True Blue Mustang GT, 180 degree thermostat, UPR Offroad X, Flowmaster 40's, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fuzion 245/45R17 ZRi. 2 ten in' JL Audio W2V2, JL class D amp, Alpine head unit, Alpine speakers and amp, custom ported sub enclosure.

April 7th, 2010, 01:08 AM	#5
smokeshow Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Canada Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry for a waste of a thread haha, I just went down to the parkade again and stared at the ground for a bit. Noticed an incline. So I pulled the car ahead some and measured with my fingers, before it was 2 fingers on one side 4 on the other, now its an even 3 on each side. So my guess is it was just sitting on uneven ground. I'll keep an eye on it and see if it changes any. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT 40th Anniversary Full Mac Exhaust (LT Headers, Pro Chamber, Catback) BBK UDP's FRPP 4.10 gears Diablo Predator Tuner MGW Short Throw Shifter JLT CAI Eibach Proline Springs lowered 1.5" 18" Saleen wheels, 305 Nitto Drag Radials

April 7th, 2010, 01:35 AM	#6
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	The common droop that you may have heard of is from crappy quality drop springs, or even stock ones. The springs wear out and will sit uneven. Basically, one just wears out sooner due to un-equal quality. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

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