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izzyd_209 03-28-2013 09:53 PM

Suspension Problem/Lop-sided rear
 
My rear passenger side spacing from the top of the wheel to the wheel well dramatically lowered today. Here's what happened today for variable reasons. I went to walmart and purchase a rather heavy product that sat in my trunk for a max 15 minutes on my way home. I'm not sure if it was sitting towards one side but it did sit still. When I took everything out, I noticed that it lowered.

I have Tein H-spec springs all the way around with oem shocks. They have only been installed for less than a month. Yesterday I did jack up the front passenger side to re-spray the wheel, and jacked up that side only (if it matters).

I've done my research and a lot of suggestions go toward taking the vehicle to the dealership. If you have some clever advice I would greatly appreciate it.

monchie 03-28-2013 10:30 PM

What is the mileage of your car? I'm just guessing that your shocks might be blown...

izzyd_209 03-28-2013 10:36 PM

72,xxx

I am thinking that too. I just ordered some Koni Yellow Shocks, hopefully they help the problem.

I would have thought that the Tein H-Spec would be easy on the stock shocks, but apparently I was wrong.

jasonrxeight 03-29-2013 11:31 AM

the spring might have some defects in it so it collapsed. time for a new spring.
shocks wont make the car sit funny. it will make the tire bounce,

izzyd_209 03-29-2013 11:35 AM

I just looked under the car and it seems that the rubber part that the top of the spring sits on was going inbetween the spring. I'll attempt posting a picture of it.

izzyd_209 03-29-2013 11:36 AM

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui...=emb&zw&atsh=1

jasonrxeight 03-29-2013 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by izzyd_209 (Post 4447883)
I just looked under the car and it seems that the rubber part that the top of the spring sits on was going inbetween the spring. I'll attempt posting a picture of it.

didnt install the spring properly maybe.

izzyd_209 03-29-2013 11:43 AM

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui...=emb&zw&atsh=1

Here is a better picture

izzyd_209 03-29-2013 01:27 PM

Any input or clear instruction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

jasonrxeight 03-29-2013 11:24 PM

picture wont open. upload to flickr or something similar.

monchie 03-30-2013 12:51 AM


Originally Posted by jasonrxeight (Post 4448253)
picture wont open. upload to flickr or something similar.


I thought i'm the only one who can't open it...

izzyd_209 04-01-2013 09:09 PM

So it wasn't a "real" suspension issue. In fact, the top of the spring wasn't seated correctly, self-fixed. On another note, I did order some Koni Yellows that are now sitting in my bedroom with no rx-8 to go on. If any of you know any buyers, send them my way or reference. I have put it on the FOR SALE section as well.

CHEERS! and thank you!


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