Why is my right rear lower than my left?

[iansane]

A bit ago I threw some H&R sports and some 16x8s on my car and have found it doesn't take my to rub...on the right side. Didn't think much of it until I was parked next to another e30 that is significantly lower on the right as well. I'm talking a good half inch lower on level ground. Do e30 rear suspensions sag on the side? I've tried inspecting as much of the rear as possible and can't see any body damage that would warrant that much of a droop. I can only attribute that big of a different to the plethora of worn out bushings in the backend (subframe/control arm) but is it common for it to be just that one side since that's the "power" side?

[ak-]

Yeah your rear end is getting worn out from the 20yrs of abuse :p




lol, worn trailing arm bushings effect your rear ride hide and can mismatch your camber as well.

[iansane]

Almost 30! Yeah, I kind of figured I'd need to start replacing bushings. I guess that'll be the next round of mods...

[smooth]

is it common for it to be just that one side since that's the "power" side?

my understanding is that normal rotational motors want to twist to the entire drivetrain to the passenger side so it's not surprising that your passenger side soft spots would be more crushed than the driver's side

[iChase]

Rear subframe bushings if Im not mistaken. Like they said above.. just from the drivetrain twisting.

[hotrodlincoln]

I have air bags and everything is set up equal side to side. Installation and air pressure wise. But if I ran low equal pressure in the rear the outer axle boot on the passenger side runs thru the bag. I heard it has something to do with the gas fill being in that side. Anyone?