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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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After the winter hibernation I've noticed that the right hand (drivers side) of the car is sitting 2cm lower than the left. I'm wondering what has gone wrong and whether it's something I can remedy myself. Measuring vertically through the centre of the wheel to the lowest point of the wheel arch measures 65.5cm whilst the right hand side measures 63.5cm. These measurements are the same front and rear. Any help would be appreciated.
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I would give the front suspension a good greasing, spray the rear springs with motorcycle chain lube, and then take it out for a good thrash around over some bumpy roads, I expect the suspension has just settled a bit over the winter.
Tim H.
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Plenty of bumpy roads where I live! Thanks for the advice Tim.
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I have the same issue and got the dealer to do a dimension check, they said it was normal, just the springs sagging due to the (usual) heavier weight on the driver side.
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Exactly the same with mine although it's about an inch difference.
Like Clock, I asked Lifes to just have a look and make sure everything was OK and they replied the same that it was normal and just a slight difference in the springs with the driver weight
( the previous owner was on the large side)
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That sorts that out then. I'm no lightweight. I might try driving it from the passenger side for a while!
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If a well-greased thrashing doesn’t sort it might it be possible to park the Morgan in the garage with the rear passenger side wheel sat on a little 4 by 2 wooden ramp. Imposing some gentle asymmetric strain on the springs over time might bring it back into balances?
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A well-greased thrashing always sorts me out!
Tim H.
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A well-greased thrashing always sorts me out!
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Sounds like a case for Suspension Man!!!!
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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