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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 06:42 AM
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HAN,

First, my termperature problem has been resolved. Honda replaced the termperature sensor. Now I have yet another problem! The left drivers side rear is lower than the right side. So low that when I put my finger in between the wheel and the wheel well they hit each other. On the right hand side I have plenty of space. My friend sent me this article on old Landcruisers having a lean problem. You can read about it on this site....just click on the bottom 3 images to read it. Do you think this is the same problem with the civic? HELP ME!

Landcruiser Lean

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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Originally posted by puffthomas
HAN,

First, my termperature problem has been resolved. Honda replaced the termperature sensor. Now I have yet another problem! The left drivers side rear is lower than the right side. So low that when I put my finger in between the wheel and the wheel well they hit each other. On the right hand side I have plenty of space. My friend sent me this article on old Landcruisers having a lean problem. You can read about it on this site....just click on the bottom 3 images to read it. Do you think this is the same problem with the civic? HELP ME!

Landcruiser Lean


Do you have an aftermarket suspension? Unless you get coilovers there's really no way that each side will be at the "exact" same height. Honda's are not perfectly balanced unless of course you spend the $$$ to balance them. Therefore one side is normally heavier than the other causing them to lean or ride at a lil different height. I have KYB struts and H&R springs and my driver side sits a little lower than my passenger side. I've been lightening my car up lately and it just so happens most of the shit (power steering, a/c components) are all on the driver side, so my ride height has been getting higher or more balanced as I remove stuff.

PS. If they are stock springs I would look into replacing them.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Yes - I have stock shocks. I'm about to purchase KYB AGX shocks to go with the coil overs at home. Hopefully replacing this will resolve the issue.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by puffthomas
Yes - I have stock shocks. I'm about to purchase KYB AGX shocks to go with the coil overs at home. Hopefully replacing this will resolve the issue.
Prob won't to be honest.... but they ride will be better:thumbup:
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