The Leaning XJ6 - front end
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so i am sure some of you have seen this, with the Series III's...my front end is leaning slightly on the right...the way i measue it is from the top of the wheel to the fender, it is abot an inch and half lower on the right side...any ideas what i should focus on replacing, i was guessing a cracked spring, but the springs are fine? shocks? bushings? something bent? any ideas would be much appreciated, i am gearing up some work this spring and trying to figure out what to focus on....
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Sagging or broken springs are the most common culprit.
Very badly worn control arm bushings might contribute a bit of sag but thay'd have to be virtually gone.
From time to time we hear about a front subframe that's rusted and actually starting to collapse...which would naturally cause a droop.
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Very badly worn control arm bushings might contribute a bit of sag but thay'd have to be virtually gone.
From time to time we hear about a front subframe that's rusted and actually starting to collapse...which would naturally cause a droop.
Cheers
DD
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Hey DD thanks for the info...could springs be shot and not cracked? I thought springs being bad was when they cracked...they are the original from 85....and yes the bushings are pretty much shot...but would that cause a 1.5 inch drop...
Sagging or broken springs are the most common culprit.
Very badly worn control arm bushings might contribute a bit of sag but thay'd have to be virtually gone.
From time to time we hear about a front subframe that's rusted and actually starting to collapse...which would naturally cause a droop.
Cheers
DD
Very badly worn control arm bushings might contribute a bit of sag but thay'd have to be virtually gone.
From time to time we hear about a front subframe that's rusted and actually starting to collapse...which would naturally cause a droop.
Cheers
DD
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Yes
I thought springs being bad was when they cracked...they are the original from 85
Sometimes they break. Sometimes they just go weak and saggy
....and yes the bushings are pretty much shot...but would that cause a 1.5 inch drop...
IMHO, no, it wouldn't
Worn bushings will result in the control arms being slightly out of position but not enough to cause a 1.5" drop
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