jinglis

I've got a '92 SC400 and the driver's side is noticeably lower than the passenger side (about an inch). It is probably sagging as the springs have never been changed. I don't want to change the suspension setup, but the OEM parts are probably pretty expensive. What is the best advice to keep it fairly stock at a reasonable cost? Thanks in advance.

rwdanthony

iTrader: (53)

wow.. how did that happen? what springs did you get? are you on coilovers or just lowering springs?

jinglis

It presumably happened over the years - I didn't notice it until a friend pointed it out. I usually don't have passengers so it could just be that the springs/shocks on the driver's side have worn out sooner than the other side.

"what springs did you get? are you on coilovers or just lowering springs?"

I haven't got anything yet - Looking for suggestions. It is stcok original and I want to keep it fairly stock in ride and handling. Should I change just the springs or the shocks as well? What would you suggest?

Luxor

iTrader: (15)

You probably just need to replace the shock(s) on your car. A worn or blown shock can cause a corner to sag a little.

jinglis

What is the difference between replacing the springs, replacing the shocks and a coilover? It looks to me like the stock units are combination shocks/springs.

Luxor

iTrader: (15)

Aftermarket "coilover" units are shock/spring combination. They cost too much money and are not worth buying unless you race your car. The factory springs and shocks are separate units. You typically don't need to replace the springs as they rarely go bad.

kyoso23

The SC has a tendency when stock to sit a little lower on the driver's side for some reason I've heard. I agree with getting some new shocks/struts first though and seeing what that does for you. Coilovers will let you adjust each corner to whatever you want.

One HoT

iTrader: (5)

I noticed my car was about 1/4 inch lower on the driver's side when I was running my Eibach spring with stock shock setup...I replaced my spring and shock setup with Tein CS and problem was solved...Although I must admit the driver's side does camber a bit more than the passenger...Go figure...

Nothing is perfect...

Dankysc300

Most cars sit lower on one side than the other from the factory. Its just much more noticable when the car is lowered and the gap in smaller from the top of the tire to the fender. Cars are designed like this from the factory for water run off. to keep water from sitting in body lines. Ive been told that it is the body that is mounted slightly lower on one side not the suspension. So DO NOT compensate for the difference by raising your coilovers on one side.

shajbot

iTrader: (3)

So it's low on driver side and I'm not paranoid. I always thought it looks so and tire rub only on driver side.

Luxor

iTrader: (15)

This CAN'T be true. It's just too absurd.

sc-driver

iTrader: (7)

yup, after I lowered my car, I noticed the same thing. The drivers side was WAY lower than the passenger's side. Same with one of my friend's NEW IS350 lowered on NEW eibachs. I dont like that