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Old 03-15-24, 04:41 PM
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Aloha guys, ' wondering if the front end is too low. (2007 ES 350). And that is why the car scrapes the curbs so often. From the front most crossmember to the carport floor is 3.5 inches. Do you folks know how far your cars are off the ground? Maybe the springs are tired.
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Old 03-17-24, 07:57 PM
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I rechecked the ground clearance this morning. It is about 6 inches. The internet says 6.1 so why is my front end catching on curbs?
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Can you take a picture of the car from the side?
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Depending on the mileage and if the struts are worn out, they could be the cause of the curb issue. Do the bounce test for your struts. Go to each corner of the car and push down several times then let go. It should stop in one cycle up or down. If it moves more than that, you probably need new struts.
Also look at them to see if any are leaking.
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