Front of the car is lower than the back..

[Boboc.theo]

So I have 2 70 series from 96` square headlights,and one of them has the front lower than the other,they have the same suspension setup,same bullbar and everything,does anyone have an idea why its lower,maybe bad installed springs or i dont know

 

[Rodger]

Springs loose their tension over time so see if they lower car's set are flatter then the other set. Or the bushes in the shackles could be worn out.

Careful measurement and comparison between the two should tell you where the difference and the reason is.

 

[Boboc.theo]

Springs loose their tension over time so see if they lower car's set are flatter then the other set. Or the bushes in the shackles could be worn out.

Careful measurement and comparison between the two should tell you where the difference and the reason is.

I swapped the springs between them and the difference is still the same,i have no shackles hence i have coil springs,any other ideas?

 

[Shayne]

Did you buy the springs ?

First thing they ask when you discuss your requirements with a pro sellers of aftermarket suspension is what weight , do you have a bull bar ........................

 

[Boboc.theo]

Did you buy the springs ?

First thing they ask when you discuss your requirements with a pro sellers of aftermarket suspension is what weight , do you have a bull bar ........................

As i mentioned i have a bull bar on both cars,and yes i bought them from an suspension shop,maybe change the springs for ones with 100+ kgs?

 

[Shayne]

Yeah that would sort it though I personally prefer the slightly nose down look . If its not causing any problems do you really need to change anything ?

 

[Boboc.theo]

No its not really a problem i guess but i really like that up nosed look,i thought of something and i may be right,one has the 2lt engine and the other the 2 lt 2 with 2 batteries,maybe there is some weight diff between the engines?

 

[Shayne]

I once left my truck parked up and overloaded for a week or more and was disappointed that the fairly new and uprated springs had shrunk to lose the nose down look when i emptied the truck .

I jacked it up on the tow bar for a few days to return springs to full height and learned my lesson .

 

[Boboc.theo]

U think leaving it on the jack stand for a few days would work?

 

[Shayne]

No because yours is lower at the front which is what i wanted . What I'm suggesting is you load the boot up with something heavy and leave it a week to see if rear springs shrink some .

 

[Shayne]

Rear springs rated for towing also cause a bit of a lift as a side effect , could that be the difference between your trucks ?