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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 10:33 AM
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Got a 97 blazer and when I was walking out to the car I noticed the driver side sits lower then the passenger side. Anyone got any ideas on what it may be? Thanks in advance!
 
Old Jul 6, 2016 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Nutbreezy
Got a 97 blazer and when I was walking out to the car I noticed the driver side sits lower then the passenger side. Anyone got any ideas on what it may be?
The previous owner was a Sumo wrestler? It could be that.

More seriously, either something is broken, rusted through or weak on the left side, or something is "jacked up" on the right side, causing that side to be higher than normal.

Some things that cause one side to be lower:
  • Broken or weak spring
  • Broken spring shackle (if the issue is at the rear)
  • If air shocks or "load levelers" are present, failed/leaking air shock or leveler
  • Seized shock absorber at full compression (full bump)
  • Missing spring stiffener if those are used.
  • Rusted through front spring seat with spring mis-positioned.
  • Parked with one corner in a pothole.
Some things that can cause one side to be higher:
  • Seized shock absorber at full extension (full droop)
  • Spring stiffener installed on one side only (the other one fell out?)
  • Parked with one corner on a parking bumper/speed bump
Some of those failure can cause other issues as well.

Are there ride quality issues? Any other observations that are relevant?
 

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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Alright I'll have to take a look at it. No ride quality there aren't any rattles or clunking noises or anything it's smooth.
 
Old Jul 6, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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are all the tries the same size? i ask because my sisters Grand Prix had some height issues and she was too cheap to get new tires so she cobbled together a set of junkyard tires of different sizes and drove on them. its stupid i know but her cheapness overpowered my nagging to get the right tires. she always has money to buy DVDs though but when her car needs love shes "broke" lol
 
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check the body mounts
 
Old Jul 6, 2016 | 02:11 PM
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Yeah they are all the same size haha my sister does the same thing man. They love their cars until it's time to put money into themy! I'll check those too newguy appreciate it!
 
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