Just recently got a new suspension for the Z and I'm running into some problems. Below is a link to my build so I don't have to answer what's on it.
- https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ally-done.html

Background info.. Installed parts got alignment, the tech didn't mess with the front camber due to the fact you would have to take the wheel off and the nut to the pivot joint to make adjustments. He said it wasn't off by much so to make the adjust when I got a chance.. After making the adjustment I decided to lower the car. The rears are maxed out and even, the front height was left about a inch from the bottom on both sides. After seeing the drop I noticed that the front right was much lower then the other side. I've talked to multiple people and asked about this. The first thing I say is that before when I had a set of springs the front right was also a little lower then the left. I haven't checked the spring part numbers due to the fact that I was having similar issues with my OEM suspension + the springs. The other problem is the steering wheels is canted to the left and that's the new "straight".
Now my question is really where to start? I'm going to take it to the dealership this time for the alignment. Should I (A) adjust the front coils to the same heights on the actual strut, drive over and get the alignment and go from there? Or (B) make adjustment to the coils so the car is the same height on both sides, which means the setting will be different on both sides, go to the dealership and get the alignment and go from there?

 

I'm guessing that you have your adjustable arms set uneven and may even have some uneven preload on your sways as a result of replacing everything "from scratch" at the same time. This can cause the car to be cocked to one side like you're describing even before you started working to adjust the coils.

When going to all adjustable arms, sways, and coils, I found that it actually took several steps of putting it on, finding the ranges of operation, making adjustments throughout to try and get things "in the middle" so I'd have room to make adjustments both directions on each arm/coil, then install,see how that worked, rinse and repeat. Even after that, it was so far off when I took it to have it corner weighted, that the team at the alignment/suspension shop had to spend some significant time to get it all "right". When you go from 1-2 adjustment points to multiples, it definitely complicates the process.

 

The one big thing that really stumps me is the fact that when the car's suspension was bone stock except for the fact I put a set of Hotchkis springs on it, the same front right wheel was a little lower then the left. It's very similar now, in the means that no matter what I adjustments I make the either side coil to make the car LOOK like it has the same height, there's a similar gap in the different setting shared between the coils. If that makes any sense. This leads me to believe that it could be something other than these parts..

 

Here's some pics..

Front left which is higher.




Front right which is lower.

 

Hmm, when you took it in to the alignment shop they didn't notice anything strange? Worn bushings or bent components or anything like that?

 

Nope! I'm going to take it to the dealership today if I get out of here on time. Going to ask if they'll mess with the height as well as the alignment. I'm sure the steering wheel issues is effected my the height/camber is. Well at least my hub is coming in for my quick release!

 

cars are rarely left/right balanced.

Just set the ride heights the same you'll be fine. height settings do not affect the suspension settings (2 separate adjustments), unless they are total POS coil overs.

 

Sounds good to me. Thanks for the advice str8.

 

+1 to that

 

Maybe the previous owner had a fat girlfriend and the car just never got over it.

 

Got it aligned yesterday, rear right toe was off causing majority of the steering wheel problem.. I'm starting to regret these Kenetix front Camber arms, making adjustments is starting to become a problem!