find a flat spot and jack up your rear end. put the rear on stands (for safety) and walk back little bit, see if the tires hang at the same level. if they don't - you might have a different problem with suspension than springs.
if they do hang in level with each other... put the car down (at same flat spot) and back away from the car to see the rear level of it. if the rear end is not leveled (as you say) than that should definitely be a spring problem
when we had it at midas they had it up on sometihng and had the tires hanging and it looked to me like they werent hanging evenly either... if this is the case.. what does this mean?
Your problem is either #1-Your alignment is incorrect, specifically camber/toe adjustments. (simple trip to the tire store for an alignment will fix this) #2- Your upper knucle rubber bushing on that side is shot. The bushing where the knuckle arm attaches to the upper control arm (also very,very common) This bushing can easily be inspected to verify its integrity. Just look at it to inspect it and grab that knucle, if there is play replace it. #3-Something (knuckle) is bent.. (possible but not likely)
i do need an alignment.. do u think this will fix my problem?? so what ur saying is that the front tires not being aligned will make my rear end sit unlevel?
1: Front end alignment 2: Four point alignment 3: Rear end alignment
Usually, your alignment shops will only do the first two since the last one rarely needs it as much. #2 takes care of the rear........... don't even think about posting it!!
Your problem is either #1-Your alignment is incorrect, specifically camber/toe adjustments. (simple trip to the tire store for an alignment will fix this) #2- Your upper knucle rubber bushing on that side is shot. The bushing where the knuckle arm attaches to the upper control arm (also very,very common) This bushing can easily be inspected to verify its integrity. Just look at it to inspect it and grab that knucle, if there is play replace it. #3-Something (knuckle) is bent.. (possible but not likely)
I would lean towards #2
It was killing me thinking what could be the problem... and #2 sounds very possible. but then again if he has a stock suspension and only 17" wheels, like i do he should have a lot of clearance ( i have about 3" clearance in the rear and like 3.5" at the front, yuck lol ) a busted rubber bushing (i dont think its possible) can give him more than 3" of play....
this is frustrating, i want to know the problem/solution
i do need an alignment.. do u think this will fix my problem?? so what ur saying is that the front tires not being aligned will make my rear end sit unlevel?
no, the rear end not being aligned may be part of the problem. how do you know you need an alignment?
Your problem is either #1-Your alignment is incorrect, specifically camber/toe adjustments. (simple trip to the tire store for an alignment will fix this) #2- Your upper knucle rubber bushing on that side is shot. The bushing where the knuckle arm attaches to the upper control arm (also very,very common) This bushing can easily be inspected to verify its integrity. Just look at it to inspect it and grab that knucle, if there is play replace it. #3-Something (knuckle) is bent.. (possible but not likely)
I would lean towards #2
It was killing me thinking what could be the problem... and #2 sounds very possible. but then again if he has a stock suspension and only 17" wheels, like i do he should have a lot of clearance ( i have about 3" clearance in the rear and like 3.5" at the front, yuck lol ) a busted rubber bushing (i dont think its possible) can give him more than 3" of play....
this is frustrating, i want to know the problem/solution
He could have wider tires/incorrect offset,bad camber,etc...
get a 4 wheel alignment. (You need it anyways) When its up there look at the bushings,etc...
Some specifics about the rim and tire combo would be nice. Like offset/width,etc... Who knows the one thats scraping could be the only one thats correct. The one thats not scraping could be just because the camber is so bad its not scraping.
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