A few weeks ago I noticed the left front of my car sitting about 1" lower than my right front. I also noticed that the handling was kind of sloppy when I would make right turns (pressure on the left front strut). Anyway I ordered a set of Tokico struts and Suspension Specialties Super Down springs from RX-7.com. I installed the front struts/springs, took it for a quick drive to settle the suspension, and the left still sits lower than the right.

Also, I would like to get a new dust boot and upper shock mount (just the rubber pieces), but the Mazda dealership wanted $67 for each shock mount as a whole. I couldn't buy just the worn out rubber pieces.

Another problem I was having is lining up the upper shock cap so that the 3 bolts would fit back into the body of the car. The new springs I got "end" at a different place than the stock springs. What I mean is that when the spring is sitting normally on the strut, and then when I place the upper cap onto the spring. The bolts don't line up with the 3 holes in the strut tower. If I twist the rubber piece to make them line up. It doesn't fit into the metal piece correctly.

Can I get aftermarket pieces that will make my suspension fit together better? Has anyone else had these problems/issues?

And, why is my car sitting lower on the left than the right with new struts and springs.

Thanks for your help because I really need it!

-rpc0le

 

The damage has been done, but from what it sounds like, you should go with the illuminas and a RB setup for springs. The front upper strut mounts are offered by Racing beat as well, but they are better. For one, they lower the car an additional .75" but retain suspension travel because the spring is not compressed in order to achieve this. That's a lot better than buying them from the dealership.

As far as why **** isn't fitting together, I have no idea. You should call RX7.com. If have never used or sold those springs and therefore cannot say if they are cut properly. The spring should fit into the upper and lower spring grooves, unless the spring isn't sitting right. It sounds like you've checked all that stuff though.

Are you installing these currently on the illuminas?

Good luck, Rishie
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I have solved the problem. The sway-bar mount was collapsed. If you goto the MazdaTrix website, you can see an example of a sway-bar mount that is badly bent. That is what mine looks like. I am replacing it tonight and getting an alignment on Friday.

After that, everything should be good to go...

Thanks for your help everyone,

rpc0le