Sagging rear suspension

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jimf
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Post Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:32 pm

Hi folks, I have just noticed today that the right hand rear of my car is significantly lower than the other, about 2 inches difference between the arch and the top of the tyre. I jacked the car up and the springs look in good shape along with the spring plates. The shock absorber is sitting correctyl at both ends and not gone through the body. What is the normal culprit for this sagging?
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Post Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:14 pm

Check the condition of the beam bushes, and if these are OK, I'd suspect that the spring on the lower side has been replaced at some time by a saloon one.
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Post Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:22 pm

Thanks Ill check beam bushes tomorrow. It was pretty level until now so I reckon its got the correct springs.
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