Stock rear height difference
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Stock rear height difference
On my 2011 Fit, I noticed that the rear height from the ground to fender lip is different. On the rear driver side it is 25.5 inches while the rear passenger side is 26 inches. My car has stock suspension. My wheels and tires have all the same diameter (195/55/R15).
What would be the problem?
Thanks.
What would be the problem?
Thanks.
Last edited by utsug; Nov 30, 2017 at 03:40 PM. Reason: fender lip
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If it were a rear drive drag car, it would be called pre-load. LOL
My only suggestion is to look under the car. Make sure that the rear shocks aren't leaking/blown and that the rubber bushings are in place. Was the car purchased used? Could have had aftermarket suspension and they put stock stuff back in, but left out the spring isolator on the left side.
Also, make sure you're parked on level ground and that you don't have anything loaded in the car. 1/2" is not a lot of variance. A small amount of weight or angle of the street can cause that much.
My only suggestion is to look under the car. Make sure that the rear shocks aren't leaking/blown and that the rubber bushings are in place. Was the car purchased used? Could have had aftermarket suspension and they put stock stuff back in, but left out the spring isolator on the left side.
Also, make sure you're parked on level ground and that you don't have anything loaded in the car. 1/2" is not a lot of variance. A small amount of weight or angle of the street can cause that much.
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If it were a rear drive drag car, it would be called pre-load. LOL
My only suggestion is to look under the car. Make sure that the rear shocks aren't leaking/blown and that the rubber bushings are in place. Was the car purchased used? Could have had aftermarket suspension and they put stock stuff back in, but left out the spring isolator on the left side.
Also, make sure you're parked on level ground and that you don't have anything loaded in the car. 1/2" is not a lot of variance. A small amount of weight or angle of the street can cause that much.
My only suggestion is to look under the car. Make sure that the rear shocks aren't leaking/blown and that the rubber bushings are in place. Was the car purchased used? Could have had aftermarket suspension and they put stock stuff back in, but left out the spring isolator on the left side.
Also, make sure you're parked on level ground and that you don't have anything loaded in the car. 1/2" is not a lot of variance. A small amount of weight or angle of the street can cause that much.
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That is basically true except, gas shocks can have an affect on ride height because they are pushing up against the car at all times....unless the seal is blown.
Old hydraulic shocks have no affect on ride height.
AFAIK, the stock shocks are gas and not hydraulic.
I could be wrong, but I think a 1/2" difference could happen if one side has a blown seal and the other is still pressurized and providing resistance to sag/drop.
Old hydraulic shocks have no affect on ride height.
AFAIK, the stock shocks are gas and not hydraulic.
I could be wrong, but I think a 1/2" difference could happen if one side has a blown seal and the other is still pressurized and providing resistance to sag/drop.
Last edited by GAFIT; Nov 30, 2017 at 05:18 PM.
That is basically true except, gas shocks can have an affect on ride height because they are pushing up against the car at all times....unless the seal is blown.
Old hydraulic shocks have no affect on ride height.
AFAIK, the stock shocks are gas and not hydraulic.
I could be wrong, but I think a 1/2" difference could happen if one side has a blown seal and the other is still pressurized and providing resistance to sag/drop.
Old hydraulic shocks have no affect on ride height.
AFAIK, the stock shocks are gas and not hydraulic.
I could be wrong, but I think a 1/2" difference could happen if one side has a blown seal and the other is still pressurized and providing resistance to sag/drop.
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If it were a rear drive drag car, it would be called pre-load. LOL
My only suggestion is to look under the car. Make sure that the rear shocks aren't leaking/blown and that the rubber bushings are in place. Was the car purchased used? Could have had aftermarket suspension and they put stock stuff back in, but left out the spring isolator on the left side.
Also, make sure you're parked on level ground and that you don't have anything loaded in the car. 1/2" is not a lot of variance. A small amount of weight or angle of the street can cause that much.
My only suggestion is to look under the car. Make sure that the rear shocks aren't leaking/blown and that the rubber bushings are in place. Was the car purchased used? Could have had aftermarket suspension and they put stock stuff back in, but left out the spring isolator on the left side.
Also, make sure you're parked on level ground and that you don't have anything loaded in the car. 1/2" is not a lot of variance. A small amount of weight or angle of the street can cause that much.
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OEM suspension
Is this KYB GR-2/Excel-G or Monroe 5682 good choice for OEM suspension from Rockauto More Information for KYB 348016
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....sn=357&jsn=357
or better get Koni 8050-1131 - Koni Honda Fit STR.T Street Orange Shock
https://www.lmperformance.com/708313...2014-rear.html
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....sn=357&jsn=357
or better get Koni 8050-1131 - Koni Honda Fit STR.T Street Orange Shock
https://www.lmperformance.com/708313...2014-rear.html
Last edited by utsug; Jan 12, 2018 at 02:17 PM. Reason: Monroe suspension
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On my 2011 Fit, I noticed that the rear height from the ground to fender lip is different. On the rear driver side it is 25.5 inches while the rear passenger side is 26 inches. My car has stock suspension. My wheels and tires have all the same diameter (195/55/R15).
What would be the problem?
Thanks.
What would be the problem?
Thanks.
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