hey guys quick question, just change my suspension on my gsl-se springs,shocks,bars,arms,all bushings and strut mounts, still my driver side is lower then my passenger side in the front have anyone ever encounter this problem before if so could u fix it and how??? thank u for the replys if any i'll apreciated ur opinions

 

This is due to the engine bay setup of out cars. The main Problem is the weight of the battery that is on that side. This is why people also move them to the back behind the seats in the bins. That is about a 30lb maybe or so extra weighed to the one side. If you take the battery out you should see it ride at normal position.

 

Bushing preloads can upset ballance as well. It's important to tighten all bushings with the suspension in the compressed position.

 

The steering box and brake master are also on that side. Older Mazdas had 5mm spacers between the top of the strut and the strut tower. For instance my Cosmo has two spacers and sits more or less level.

 

yea i've heard that about the battery, also i might try the spacers get them from mazdatrix i think, just one think im not following is the tighen of the bushing withteh compressed suspension?? anyone explaining that to me a abit more??? and thank u for everyone replys

 

you need a fat passenger

 

well can this be an issue with the watts linkage binding from age also?

 

LOL yup.

 

Was it even before you changed the suspension bits?

If it was then it wouldn't change without moving weight or adding spacers.

 

Control arm bushings don't really slide that well even with lube. They tend to flex from the installed position. This adds to the springrate when twisted beyond the installed position. If one side is installed with the suspension compressed and the other is installed with the wheel in droop then you would have a crooked car. Not the most probable cause, but possible. Also different preloads on the caster bushings could do something similar.

Putting your battery behind the passenger in the storage compartment will give a noticable improvment in handling feel and ride quality. Will probably even out the stance of the car too.

Ultimately you will need coilovers to even the stance and having an even stance won't necessarily yield the best handling.

 

yea i c what ur saying, yea i change everyone conecting rods everything from a-z u name it i've change, and no it started after the new suspension, first the car was low but nwo b/c of suspension the shocks were shot and springs were bad needed a alot of things even the bearings i change, i guess my best try would be the battery then is it hard to do?? or i can just do it myself and run the cables or take it to a mechanic???? and also i might try the spacers after i move the battery c how that goes and is not a crappy suspension, tokico shocks eiback springs energy suspension bushings, suspension techn. sways bars i mean its not the best but is not crappy either thank u all for ur support and as soon i do that i'll keep u posted thank u =)