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6th Gen Honda Civic In the years from 1996 to 2000 Honda released it's 6th Generation Honda Civic. This Honda Civic had a more aggressive front end and overall body style. It was an instant hit among import tuners.

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Old 04-21-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Question Civic sitting crooked
I had noticed for a while that my 1996 civic was sitting kinda crooked. The passenger front had the biggest gap between the tire and fender and the drivers side rear was the lowest. I replaced the shocks and springs and nothing changed. So I replaced the bushings in the rear and still nothing. What am I missing? Any input would be greatly appreciated! To remove this ad, register today for free or log in if already registered!
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
Check that the ball joint on the LCA is properly installed and the the UCAs aren't shot.
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
Hey thanks for the reply, but please pardon my ignorance. What ball joint are you refering to, and what is a UCA?
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
UCA = upper control arm.

There's a ball joint in the lower control arm that connects to the steering knuckle. It could possibly be not fully seated. The UCA ball joint could be pressed out of it's fitting if it's really messed up.
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
UCA = upper control arm.

and i think he's referring to the front lower control arm (LCA). not sure which side, but i would have it all checked out. you may also have a blown shock on the driver's side rear.
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
I also have a 96 civic doing the same thing. I don't think that a shock would cause the car to sit lower. It would seem that the spring would control the height. I am in the process of replacing my springs. Will probably at that time look at the bushings, as they are squeeking some now.

If anyone has other ideas let's hear them.
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
Are you sure your springs are the same size all the way around? If someone half assed a repair, it could cause this.
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
Hey guys thanks for the replies. I went out today and checked it out... all the joints and stuff are fine. The springs are Tein H-tech's, which I installed myself... so they are definitely all the same height. I still don't get it... starting to really bug me...
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
Maybe the frame is twisted.
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Yikes! How do I tell if the frame is actually twisted?
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
Park on a very flat surface and measure the distance from frame to ground at different spots on each side and compare.
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Re: Civic sitting crooked
or goto a bodyshop lol
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