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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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ok the driver side rear suspension on my car is sagging....what would remedy this?? new strut? i have aftermarket springs on and they're stiffer but they dont work to decrease the sagging...i dont know if it could be a bushing or not and its really ugly when im looking at it because one corner of the car sags lower than the other and its really pissing me off :angry: :angry:
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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what springs and shocks are you using?
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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i have the stock shocks on tenzo springs
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Number one problem. You can't use stock shocks with lowering springs.(assuming you have lowering springs, if not please ignore) That's a no no!!

Do you have a rear sway bar? It maybe out of adjustment.

Is it sitting on level ground? I notice the same thing with mine from time to time when it's not sitting level. I know this is a stupid question, but it was worth a shot.

Has the car ever been in an accident?
Do you have anything heavy in your trunk like a sub, or amp?

What year and model car is it?
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Yes, I'll bet your OEM struts have failed due to being lowered... it's not uncommon.
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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sorry sorta thread whoring here, but if one of my rear shocks is blown (which i think it might be) would I notice a sag in the car? I have KYB AGXs and ground controls. The car isnt that low, with my 17s on, the tires arent tucked. :thinking:
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Not necessarily. They'd squeak and they may leak fluid. That's the tell-tale sign.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:42 AM
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my rear passenger strut is blown cuz the jackass who had the car before me lowered it, then he put on the old springs when he gave me the car. lol
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Hondaman
Number one problem. You can't use stock shocks with lowering springs.(assuming you have lowering springs, if not please ignore) That's a no no!!

Do you have a rear sway bar? It maybe out of adjustment.

Is it sitting on level ground? I notice the same thing with mine from time to time when it's not sitting level. I know this is a stupid question, but it was worth a shot.

Has the car ever been in an accident?
Do you have anything heavy in your trunk like a sub, or amp?

What year and model car is it?
no i dont have anything in my trunk except for the strut tower brace and an empty shoebox lol...no sway bar....even when it sits on level ground it sags like that...no accidents on the car....and should i just get new shocks and if so what brand should i get i want something with a reasonable price and that works well
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JoePannone
no i dont have anything in my trunk except for the strut tower brace and an empty shoebox lol...no sway bar....even when it sits on level ground it sags like that...no accidents on the car....and should i just get new shocks and if so what brand should i get i want something with a reasonable price and that works well
KYB AGX is a very good shock for a very good price. The lowest price I've seen is at www.tirerack.com
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