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saggy rear

Old Feb 11, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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saggy rear

My right rear sits about 1in lower than my left rear.

I thought it was the springs, but I swapped in a pair from a parts car (it was level in the rear) and still no change.

There is nothing visably bent and no signs the chassis is bent.

Any ideas? Could the watts link be outta wack?

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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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my buddy had similar problem... It turned out that the left front strut was higher than the other. we ended up putting shims inside the other strut to even it out. contact mazdatrix. not sure if theyre still selling that stuff.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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Struts

Interesting that you mention the struts.

I replaced the struts at the same time as the springs.

Right rear lower with old springs and old struts.

Right rear lower with newer springs and new struts.


I did notice that one of the collars/nuts that holds the strut in was higher on one side than the other. hmmm.

I will check that out.

Any other thoughts?
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