Lowered problem

[Azza_]

Had the car lowered 40mm for about a month now, however in the last week 2 problems have occured...

1 - passenger front wheel sits close to the inner arch more than the driver side, this causes the wheel to rub on the inner arch liner. This is with 14inch wheels :s

2 - a squeeking noise has started what seems from the passenger wheel aswell only at slow speeds, it is not effected by braking or accelerating only speed.

Any help appreciated :)

[Azza_]

Pictures of the wheel...

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m630/azza1402/IMAG0335.jpg

[sliderz]

jack car up and have a look that the spring is located write , did you do it your self , or a garage , also have a look to see if you got the top mount bit write and spring is sat in that correct , i might be that that side is write but its the other side thats wrong and the anti roll bar is not relaxed because one side is higher than the other , first thing id do is check is the springs are sat in there recess cups

[Goldsax]

looks from the pic that your lower arm is bent, have you hit any kerbs/realy deep potholes since its been lowered? And the other side could be wheel bearing, damaged ball joint rubbers, need a better description tbh on that. Also check the springs like mentioned above

[Azza_]

Thanks guys! Will take the wheel off and have a look at spring n lower arm etc look for any bends

[gaz4399]

the squeaking could be due to the shock now operating at different ranges as it was before lowering (this is if you didnt change shocks). When i first lowered my vts and kept standard shocks it squeaked for about a week then stopped as the full piston wasnt dry anymore due to road use

edit, alternatively if you have bent your wishbone then the squeaking may be a product of that damage