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The low mileage '87 TC I bought a couple months ago doesn't sit level. The drivers side is several inches lower than the passenger side on both the front and back. I have been under it several times looking for anything broken or wore out and nothing obvious sticks out to me, yet.
It is all factory components with no suspension modifications at all. If anyone has any suggestions feel free to chime in.
Thanks in advance for your help. 
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lonstar7
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Joined:
Jun 2009
Round Rock, TX
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It seems to be a common problem, if you do a search, you'll see a lot of post about it. When I got mine last August, it was about 1"-1.5" lower on the drivers side.
Tracked most of my problem down to the sway bar, bad bushings and end links. Be sure to tighten up both end links evenly and to the specified torque. That took out all but about 1/4"-1/2" of the lean. Weak springs and worn out isolators also seem to be a common cause, I hope to take out some more of the lean when I put the new springs in soon.
P.S. make sure the sway bar isn't warped or bent.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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vinnietbird
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Joined:
Jun 2007
Oklahoma
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Mine did the same thing.I installed the new CHE control arms and new isolators and it sits level again.
1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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Think I finally found the problem....
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee36...639885.jpg
Both of the green ones came off the same car. Sadly the long one is what I believe came from the factory. At least the other TC sitting here has the longer one in it too.......
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Ryan50
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Joined:
Mar 2010
McKean, PA
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That is the front sway links right? and What brand did you get? i did the frame mounts on mine already. I was thinking you were talking about the rear stabalizer bar aka rear sway bar.. My car seems to sit lower only on the rear drivers side. I cant stand it! im ready to fix it ASAP! please help it looks very stupid!
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Those sway bar links are for the front, the rear bar bolts directly so there is no links on the rear. The new links are from Energy Suspension .
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Ryan50
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Joined:
Mar 2010
McKean, PA
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Oh ok thanks. Thats right my fault i was thinking about my dads mark vii. Had to do springs on it but it still leans a hair in the rear right corner. Same issue with my car. So i dont know what exactly is the problem. But im workin to doin the suspension on it shortly.
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Ryan50
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Joined:
Mar 2010
McKean, PA
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I am going to do the rear stock replacement springs for now considering they are only 30 bucks(thanks to being a parts person) and I am doing the sway links today. I will let you know if that solves my left side lean or not. Im sure it will help if not completely. I would imagine if its not perfectly level its because the front springs are worn out too.
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I replaced my rear springs and it didn't level up at all, it did however raise both rear sides about 3/4 of an inch.
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Ryan50
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Joined:
Mar 2010
McKean, PA
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Ok so i did the rear springs and put the HD Moog sway links in. It did clear up i would say about 80 to 90 percent of the driver side lean. Has to be the front spring driver side and all of the bushings being worn out. Being said my car is older than me so all of the suspension components need, and will be replaced. Im halfway satisfied condering it brought the rear up about 3/4 to an 1 inch. Still the front sits higher and it annoys the hell out of me!
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