[DeTomaso] Ride height

michael@michaelshortt.com michaelsavga at gmail.com
Fri Oct 22 13:24:13 EDT 2010


Make sure that once they are changed side to side that you actually drive it
around the block before deciding if the problem is fixed or remains the
same, the suspension will need to settle back down, etc.

Michael




On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com <
michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree with Mike on this one, see if the shocks are indeed the problem.
>
> If they are, then replacing all four with regular shocks is a less
> expensive alternative than more $$ adjustable shocks unless you are looking
> for the performance advantage as well.
>
> Simply changing them side to side should quickly indicate whether the
> shocks are the culprit, if not, then you'll need to look at other causes,
> better to know what the problem is exactly before you start throwing money
> at it.
>
> Michael
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> On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Don Franck <panteradon at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Wow, an underwhelming response.  I suppose I am the first to experience
>> this
>> condition.
>>
>> Don
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>> On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 11:10 AM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
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>> > In a message dated 10/22/10 9 04 54, panteradon at gmail.com writes:
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>> > I just measured my car and I am a full inch lower on the drivers side.
>> > Should I assume the only real way to fix this is with ride height
>> > adjustable
>> > shocks?
>> >
>> > What is the recommended shock?  Where should I get them?
>> >
>> > Thanks for any suggestions.
>> >
>> >
>> > The budget idea would be to swap your existing shocks side-to-side and
>> see
>> > if that makes any difference?
>> >
>> > Mike
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