left front higher than right side

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focus'N'SHO

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Ok, I replaced the front tires on my SHO on my lunch break a couple of weeks ago on my lift at work. That helped get rid of my pull to the right because that right front tire was very bad. But I've noticed ever since the left front side is higher than the right side and more of a tire gap. I'm gonna be replacing both axles soon anyways, along with the right side inner and outer tie rod ends. Is there anything specific I should look for to figure this out before I do the rest so I can get the parts and be ready?

I do hear a clunk occasionally turning, mostly when hitting bumps turning. But I think that's the CV joints the outer boots were torn when I bought it and popping then. I'm just now getting the money for the new axles so they are getting done.
 

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take a flashlight and peek up in your right side fender well...then break out the wallet, cuz it sounds to me like a broke ass spring....
 

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SuperHO said:
take a flashlight and peek up in your right side fender well...then break out the wallet, cuz it sounds to me like a broke ass spring....

My thoughts exactly, most likely a spring problem, or a mount/spring bearing problem.

Doug
 

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SHOtimer said:
My thoughts exactly, most likely a spring problem, or a mount/spring bearing problem.

Doug


also my thinking the same including that you also for those clunks check your sway bar links.. are the boots ripped.??
 

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ok, checked it out today on the lift at work. No broken springs, I"ve kept an eye on those. The swaybar links are a bit loose, those will be replaced soon. Plus the cv boots are torn, but I've got new axles waiting to be installed.

The thing is, the left side wasn't that high before I put it in the air to change the tires. And it just hasn't gone down yet, almost like the suspension hasn't resettled. The right side is normal height. The left is just extra high. I'll try to take pics tomorrow if I get a chance.
 

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my 92 had a strut sieze up on me once.....how rough's it riding on that corner?
 

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