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      02-18-2013, 09:20 AM   #1
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How normal for car to be about 1/2 inch lower on right side (lowered)

I have had B&G springs on my car for about 8 months now and noticed the other day that the rear right wheelgap is about 1/2 inch or so lower than the rear left wheelgap. The install was fine from 8 months ago of the springs and maybe I'm just driving myself crazy. I just see that there is almost no wheel gap in the right rear and a tiny bit in the left rear. Wondering if this is somewhat normal due to the "sitting in the car" factor where once you sit on the left it compensates......
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Vehicle's weight should be more than adequate to settle all the springs. I'd take a look and see if they are sitting correctly or have rotated a bit perhaps.
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Doesn't sound normal
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      02-18-2013, 09:30 AM   #4
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Jack up the car and make sure the spring is seated correctly.
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      02-18-2013, 09:53 AM   #5
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How flat is the surface that you are parking on? If it's 1/2" out of flat, one wheel is bound to sit higher/lower.

Try reversing onto the same piece of ground and re measure.
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