IS220D Suspension

[SexyLexi]

I have just noticed my drivers side rear sits around an inch lower than the passenger side rear, i wonder would i have a broken spring or would this be a standard thing from factory?

 

Help appreciated!

Cheers 

[madasahatter]

Not the best weather, but i would jack the drivers side up. I do not know if a leaking shock would cause the same issue. When springs snap you have to be careful

they do not go through the tyre.

[SexyLexi]

I do have a rattle noise coming from the right side also, only on rough ground, sounded like it was coming from the front though..

 

Could be the shock like you said

[Britprius]

Worn shocks will not affect the ride height. Shocks only dampen the movement of the springs, and are not designed to assist with load carrying. Some manufacturers set the ride height on the drivers side of the car lower than the passengers side to compensate for road camber. This may or may not be what you are seeing.
It would be sensible to have the springs checked for problems, but it could be that this side of the car has settled more because it tends to be driven without a passenger to even up the loading on the suspension.
Rattling from the front is likely to be a worn ball joint most commonly the drop links.

John.

[SexyLexi]

2 hours ago, Britprius said:

Worn shocks will not affect the ride height. Shocks only dampen the movement of the springs, and are not designed to assist with load carrying. Some manufacturers set the ride height on the drivers side of the car lower than the passengers side to compensate for road camber. This may or may not be what you are seeing.
It would be sensible to have the springs checked for problems, but it could be that this side of the car has settled more because it tends to be driven without a passenger to even up the loading on the suspension.
Rattling from the front is likely to be a worn ball joint most commonly the drop links.

John.

Thank you very much!