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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Ok so my Monte looks like I have ten dead bodies in the trunk it sits so low. I've replaced the coil springs but it's still no better. Anyone know why this is happening or has anyone else figured out how to fix it other then to shim the springs? Thanks a bunch. God I love the way this car works on the highways. SWEET.....
 
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Since you instahled new springs...
Im guessing you need new struts as well!

Unless the new springs you said you were instahled are used.

Then I would recommend new struts and springs.
 
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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If new springs/struts didn't help you may want to have a look at the suspension bushings. If they are worn it can cause the vehicle to sit lower and/or uneven side to side. Do you have a subwoofer box in your trunk? That can cause sag also.
 
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
If new springs/struts didn't help you may want to have a look at the suspension bushings. If they are worn it can cause the vehicle to sit lower and/or uneven side to side. Do you have a subwoofer box in your trunk? That can cause sag also.
Good Call Mike!
I never considered hed have a "Boom" box in the trunk!
 
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Ok thanks for the input. I did have the bushing replaced at the same time they put in the new springs. I've been told that the struts have nothing to do with how the car sits/sags. They looked at the struts and they seemed fine. did a bounce test they reacted as expected. My cousin, who is a GM Mechanic said he thinks I'd need to put in spring shims. No I don't have a boom box in the trunk I'm 50 sumtn, been there done that. lol Stock stereo is just fine.
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 03:34 AM
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When I did struts and new cartridges..
Mine now once again is back to its original ride height.
I have a boom box...
And I'm 59!
 
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by STUMPMI
When I did struts and new cartridges..
Mine now once again is back to its original ride height.
I have a boom box...
And I'm 59!
lol some of us just never grow up! Me included.
 
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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weird how my back end is orginal and high lmao
 
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