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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!

 
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Check that the ball joint on the LCA is properly installed and the the UCAs aren't shot.

 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Maybe the frame is twisted.

 
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Yikes! How do I tell if the frame is actually twisted?

 
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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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or goto a bodyshop lol