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Old 04-16-2003, 06:05 PM
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can anyone help me with my accord, the left side of my car is lower than my right, if you had this problem before let me know how to fix it or if you know a way to fix it please write thank you
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Old 04-16-2003, 06:25 PM
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stock suspension? coilovers? springs? adjustable struts? stock struts?

stock suspension: replace it, fuck it!

coil overs: make sure both sides are adjusted properly, or maybe you need new struts

springs: got new struts?

adjustable struts: adjusted properly?

stock struts: get rid of them fuckers!

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Old 04-16-2003, 07:14 PM
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Accords are famous for one side being lower than the other. There isnt a thing you do about if you have springs. If you have coilovers just raise the left side up a bit....

I had the same problem with my right front though. I just adjusted the difference.
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Old 04-17-2003, 10:45 AM
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i got stock struts, and goldline lowering springs that lower 2.25
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Struts wont do you a thing. All i can say...( which is a shitty solution) is put those spacers in between a coil or two.( if they even will fit in there)
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when the springs were installed, was the weight of the car put on the springs and ride height correct before the front lower strut bolt was tightened? If not there maybe a preload on the bushing causing it to not fully colapse to the ride height.
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Originally posted by kutza
when the springs were installed, was the weight of the car put on the springs and ride height correct before the front lower strut bolt was tightened?
That wont help you....being there is no adjustment just a hole for the bolt to slide through. Applying load on that in nessesary. And the other bolt that tightens the fork to the strut will only go but so far down and you go push that down with your hands.THe only time i know of that a load needs to be applyed to anything is the upper control arm when installing a camber kit.
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This can happen over time, if the car is used to having only the driver in the car and no passenger (hence the reason why the LEFT side is lower). Replacing the shocks/struts should help; start with the front.
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Sure didnt help on my car....and i have koni yellows
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Originally posted by Nates95Accord
Sure didnt help on my car....and i have koni yellows
So you had the same problem, tried replacing the shocks, and no change?

Hmmmm, Accords must be POS.
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