1991 Sagging to the left

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by elnene80, Apr 18, 2006.

  1. elnene80

    elnene80 Guest

    I have a 91 civic i just replaced both struts in the the left side
    thinking that will fix it but it didnt i really dont know what to check
    can somebody tell me what else i can check out, i have 18" wheels on it
    and it's lowered also......i will apriciate it for any comments thanks..
     
    elnene80, Apr 18, 2006
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  2. elnene80

    Elle Guest

    Can you please clarify: Did you replace both the coil spring
    and shock absorber? Did you put in new ones? How much lower
    is the left side? What is the condition of the the lower
    control arm bushing? Inspect it under load and not under
    load. How confident are you that the left front lower ball
    joint is in good repair?

    The other day I swapped the coil springs in the front for my
    91 Civic. That reduced a difference of 3/4" to a difference
    of 1/4", with the left being lower. This was consistent with
    my springs' (fully removed and relaxed) heights: The left
    side had been lower by 1/4".

    I expect old bushings explain the remaining 1/4" difference.

    From my googling, the left side being lower is very common
    on c. 1990 Civics. It's not ideal.

    I also discovered severely worn sway bar bushings and links
    (on the right) that I think contributed to a tire wear
    problem on the right front.

    I have ordered (from "Team Honda" in Colorado) new springs
    and sway bar bushings and links. The bushings will have to
    wait until I have a bit more money and time.
     
    Elle, Apr 18, 2006
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  3. elnene80

    elnene80 Guest

    Ok i'll check on the bushings and then i'll reply back thanks man....
     
    elnene80, Apr 25, 2006
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