Which coil springs?

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Which coil springs?

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My Rocco is off the road for a bit to get some long over due work done to it, This leaves me driving a Corsa to work :shock:

Anyway I have noticed that the front drivers side sits about an inch higher than the front passenger side. The gap between the drivers side front tyre and wing is about 2.5 inches and the passenger side about 1.5 inches. The back looks fine and the gaps between tyre and arch is about 1.5 inches. What would cause the gap difference at the front?

Could someone please put a link up of a set of coils suitable? I would like to replace them and lower the car a bit, Not too much though. Im not sure what size ones to buy as there are loads of different ones on Ebay.

Excuse my lack of knowledge :-D

Cheers everyone...Rich


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Re: Which coil springs?

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Hi Rich, if you're lucky you have either a snapped coil on one side or simply that one has been replaced at some point.

If you're not lucky there could be some other suspension/body damage/poor repair that could be causing it.

Regarding springs, simply buy the best you can afford - try and go for a recognised "brand" - Eibach/H&R etc. Be aware though that you may end shortening the life of your shocks or end up with a bouncy ride.


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