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74superTN Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007 Posts: 675 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:59 am Post subject: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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Any ideas why my drivers side front end sits lower than the other side? My frame is straight, meaning I can measure the beam on both ends and it's the same height... _________________ 73 Thing
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50261
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:26 am Post subject: Re: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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You may need to adjust your rear spring plate angle. |
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74superTN Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007 Posts: 675 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:41 am Post subject: Re: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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Its not the rear, that sits perfectly level...My beam up front is level to the ground but the front end of the body sits a little lower on the drivers side. _________________ 73 Thing
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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No expert on body mounting, but there are rubber mounts that sit above the beam that split and fall out. They are only about a 1/2" thick though. |
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74superTN Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007 Posts: 675 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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Ok thanks, might be what it is..I wasn't around when my buddy reinstalled my beam. _________________ 73 Thing
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iltis74 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 826 Location: Anchorage, AK
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Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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If the beam is level, is the body not in line with it? Could it just be the fender installed off a bit, or the bumper drooping from installation/standing on it? _________________ 65 Beetle
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74superTN Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007 Posts: 675 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 7:09 am Post subject: Re: Driver side front sits lower than passenger |
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UPDATE and FIX:
It ended up being my bumper...It was bent down on the drivers side, so a carefully placed jack under the lower side and some patience put it back into place! _________________ 73 Thing
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