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Old May 22nd, 2011, 03:23 PM
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Wales Rear Suspension - Car Not Level

Ok, here comes my problem.

I have a 2005 Mini 1 with standard suspension,which is not level on the rear, bought the car 3 months ago and it didn't seem as bad as it is now.

Jack the Car up & it's fine, both wheels drop the same amount.
Springs checked out - all OK, no cracks or breaks.
Dampers have no leakage and feel the same either side, so I doubt the internal seals are passing on 1 side.

I've read about the car having to be bolted up with a set weight in the car and was thnking if the previous owner did some work and didn't bolt it up correctly.

Anyone had any similar problems?

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Extra things to check:

Are the trailing arms bent?
Do the front mounts for the trailing arms look to have been disturbed?
Are the camber adjusters (if fitted) set the same side to side?
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