Steve
You can always take the shocks out of the car and measure the ride
height again. Some gas shocks could move the suspension a little.
It sounds like one or both springs on the driver side needs some
help. First check that the front spring rubber donut has not deteriorated
and check the rear spring bushings for any problems. Make sure both rear
spring mounts to the axle does not have a shim in between them or that one
spring is not located correctly to the axle. Basically look for any
mechanical differences between driver and passenger side before pulling
springs out.
Ron Fraser
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From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Jane & Steve Sage
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 1:41 AM
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Another Ride Height Question
Tom's question about correct ride height reminds me to ask about a
related question with my Tiger. The gaps between the top of the tires
and the bottom of the wheel arches are different on the left (driver's)
and right sides of the car. The front gaps are approximately 2" left
(driver's side) and 2 1/2" passenger side. The rear wheel gaps are
approximately 1" drivers side and 1 1/2 (maybe 1 3/4") passenger side.
I've always has a slight sensation of wanting to slide toward the door
when sitting in the passenger seat which may indicate the seat needs to
be re-done, or maybe that 1/2 to 3/4 height difference left to right is
contributing.The gaps should be the same on both sides of the car, right?
Could my Tiger being "height challenged", as they say these days, be
caused by the rear driver's side leaf spring needing to be re-arched,
and/or the front spring need replacement? I don't think shock absorbers
would affect ride height, or would they? They're old Spax adjustible
shocks, but appear to work properly and do not leak.
Steve Sage
1967 MK1A
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