Problem, shocks or springs?

stella91legend · 09-10-06, 05:20 PM

Iv'e noticed that the rear of my legend sits lower on the left side. There is a 2 finger fender gap on the left and a 3 finger on the right. Is this because of the springs or shocks. I have checked and both rear shocks seam to be the same and OEM. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

truonghthe · 09-10-06, 05:41 PM

I think that is the spring because of the shock is weak it won't make that much difference. Well it always a good way to put in new shock and spring. If you short on money then do whatever you want.

91LSMAN · 09-10-06, 06:06 PM

Even with my Koni/Eibach setup my passanger side is still a bit higher than the drivers side. It's the Legends curse. To really take care of it you'd need an adjustable shock like a koni and set at least one or both of the passanger side shocks on a lower perch than the drivers side. I thought about doing that when mine were installed, but I didn't want it to be lop-sided the other way.

stella91legend · 09-10-06, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 91LSMAN

Even with my Koni/Eibach setup my passanger side is still a bit higher than the drivers side. It's the Legends curse. To really take care of it you'd need an adjustable shock like a koni and set at least one or both of the passanger side shocks on a lower perch than the drivers side. I thought about doing that when mine were installed, but I didn't want it to be lop-sided the other way.

Are all legends like this??? God i hope not. Please everone let me know!!!

91LSMAN · 09-10-06, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stella91legend

Are all legends like this??? God i hope not. Please everone let me know!!!

A lot of them are from what I have heard.

MistaBigXXL · 09-10-06, 10:44 PM

I have my car lowered with koni/H&R, and the passenger side also has a bit bigger gap. I plan on adjusting the koni's to try to correct it, but that's no fun task. I'll get to it one day.

edit: Just in case u were looking and wondering, the pic in my sig is a bit outdated and with stock suspension

91LSMAN · 09-10-06, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL

I have my car lowered with koni/H&R, and the passenger side also has a bit bigger gap. I plan on adjusting the koni's to try to correct it, but that's no fun task. I'll get to it one day.

edit: Just in case u were looking and wondering, the pic in my sig is a bit outdated and with stock suspension

Then you should change your sig. LOL

MistaBigXXL · 09-10-06, 10:54 PM

It's on my list of things to do. I just gotta borrow someones camera again :/
I could buy one, but most of my money goes toward some kind of Legend part(or beer

)

**Mike Diaz** · 09-10-06, 11:15 PM

My old coupe had this problem. New springs should help a bit.

stella91legend · 09-11-06, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Diaz

My old coupe had this problem. New springs should help a bit.

Thanks mike. Anyone done eibach springs and OEM shocks?

91LSMAN · 09-11-06, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stella91legend

Thanks mike. Anyone done eibach springs and OEM shocks?

A few members have from what I remember. Some say the ride is not as nice and the OEM shocks will wear out faster.

stella91legend · 09-11-06, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 91LSMAN

A few members have from what I remember. Some say the ride is not as nice and the OEM shocks will wear out faster.

Huh. How bout the other way around? OEM springs with say.... konis?

MistaBigXXL · 09-11-06, 01:06 AM

It would probably ride just about stock depending on perch settings.

91LSMAN · 09-11-06, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stella91legend

Huh. How bout the other way around? OEM springs with say.... konis?

I have no clue. If you search for some suspension threads, I think lots of different combos have been tried. I know I got a lot of opinions when I was getting ready to do my suspension. Those older threads could tell you more than I could.

Maintenanceman · 09-11-06, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stella91legend

Iv'e noticed that the rear of my legend sits lower on the left side. There is a 2 finger fender gap on the left and a 3 finger on the right. Is this because of the springs or shocks. I have checked and both rear shocks seam to be the same and OEM. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

Same here, i had inspect the rear springs, no difference between them.
I think that the broblem is driwer side front spring. It just has become softer than other.
Getting new ones, had to get crank pulley first

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stella91legend Legend Lover Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 623 Car 1: 1991 LS coupe Car 2: 1994 LS coupe iTrader: (1)	Problem, shocks or springs? Iv'e noticed that the rear of my legend sits lower on the left side. There is a 2 finger fender gap on the left and a 3 finger on the right. Is this because of the springs or shocks. I have checked and both rear shocks seam to be the same and OEM. Any help is appreciated. Thanks __________________ 94' Desert Mist Legend LS coupe 86,000mi and counting....... "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while........you could miss it!" Ferris Buller

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91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,875 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (Mine) Car 2: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	Even with my Koni/Eibach setup my passanger side is still a bit higher than the drivers side. It's the Legends curse. To really take care of it you'd need an adjustable shock like a koni and set at least one or both of the passanger side shocks on a lower perch than the drivers side. I thought about doing that when mine were installed, but I didn't want it to be lop-sided the other way. __________________ I drive this and still have more posts than YOU

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MistaBigXXL Boom Selecta! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 207 Car 1: 1991 Legend Coupe 5spd iTrader: (4)	I have my car lowered with koni/H&R, and the passenger side also has a bit bigger gap. I plan on adjusting the koni's to try to correct it, but that's no fun task. I'll get to it one day. edit: Just in case u were looking and wondering, the pic in my sig is a bit outdated and with stock suspension __________________ Under Construction

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MistaBigXXL Boom Selecta! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 207 Car 1: 1991 Legend Coupe 5spd iTrader: (4)	It's on my list of things to do. I just gotta borrow someones camera again :/ I could buy one, but most of my money goes toward some kind of Legend part(or beer ) __________________ Under Construction

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