i installed new front struts in my nissan maxima, and the front appears lifted like an extra 1.5 inches. is that normal? will it go away after driving the car a little?
2006-10-27 12:09:39 · 12 answers · asked by felimonov 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the strut should never affect the ride height. the strut only controls spring oscillation (bounce).
unless you replaced the springs, and you said you didn't, the ride height shouldn't have changed.
unless the spring seats on the old struts were distorted downward. but this would be unlikely, unless you like to play dukes of hazzard with your car.
2006-10-27 12:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by mott the hoople 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, If the New struts are the Gas filled versions. As someone said, You may need to replace the rear Struts/Shocks to get the vehicle to be totally Level again.
Shocks and struts that are Gas Filled, actually raise the car a bit.
2006-10-27 19:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You may have to replace the rear springs. There is a slight chance that someone put the wrong struts on.
2006-10-27 19:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually, yes. The struts do not keep a vehicle raised, so it will settle. Make sure your springs are seated correctly in the spring perches.
2006-10-27 19:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That sounds normal. Now install the back struts and you'll even out.
2006-10-27 19:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by MoonWoman 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Time to replace the rear springs if the front is now higher then the rear of the car. You rear springs are worn out
2006-10-27 19:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Sunglass kid 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Did you buy the wrong ones? That sounds funny.....Did the springs seat in the sadle all the way?
Is there a jack stand under the car still?
Do you (did you)have a big pet dog?
2006-10-27 19:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is, your car is again at it's normal height.
2006-10-27 19:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-28 14:32:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no it is not normal
the springs are to tall and or to strong
made wrong maybe
2006-10-27 19:11:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋