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BMW For Ever
01-31-2009, 10:24 PM
Hi everyone.

I got a E34 92 520i it is right hand drive car

I have problem with uneven suspension on the front left side, it is about 1cm higher than the right side :(
I installed H&R sport springs with standard shocks and i replaced all spring pads, control arms and thust arms.

Is there any thing that can be done to sort it out or is there something wrong
with my springs.

BMW For Ever
02-01-2009, 05:58 AM
Is there anybody that can help me with this problem

priceman14
02-01-2009, 06:05 AM
generally, when you install sport springs that lower the car, it is recmended that you also install sport shocks as well. the lower springs will cause the stock shockabsorbers to be partially compressed all the time, which will cause premature failure of the shocks. this may or may not be your problem, i'm just throwing out ideas

ross1
02-02-2009, 07:19 AM
The shocks are always partially compressed regardless of the springs installed.
I suspect the OP may have one of the springs incorrectly seated if the difference isn't in the carrying ability of the spring itself.
Compressing the taller spring until it binds and striking it("bulldozing", I believe this old method was called) may relax it a bit evening the ride height.http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/AnnualReport/FY1999/residual.pdf