car sags to the right when making a left hand turn

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  1. eeway

    eeway Junior Member

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    The rear sags when I make a left hand turn. Not certain if it is a bad shock or something else. Also, the rear dropped twice when I was filling the tank last week. Any information is appreciated before I take it in for service. thanks
     
    #1 eeway, Jul 11, 2016
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    odd, how many miles on her? any accidents?
     
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    I don't know what you'll achieve posting in a forum, it's obvious you have a suspension problem
     
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    If you push down on the rear right corner, anything unusual happen? Do it on all four corners and compare.

    Each corner should bounce once or twice and then stop. If it bounces more than that the shocks/struts are worn out and should be replaced.

    How many miles on the odometer?
     
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    i can't imagine the rear dropping whilst filling the tank. what are we talking, a hundred pounds max?
     
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    Definitely sounds like a suspension problem. Springs....possibly struts as well
     
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