Left front of car lower than right side

HNTHOMSON

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1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I just replaced the upper and lower ball joints on the right side of my car and put a new tire with similar tread on that side as well. After everything was reassembled the right side is now sitting a lot higher than the left. Just looking to find out what might be causing this issue.

Monday, December 17th, 2018 AT 9:39 PM

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny,

Just a quick question first. Did you remove the controls arms from the vehicle when you replaced the ball joints? If so, when you reinstalled the control arms back into the vehicle you need to tighten everything when the car is on the ground.If you tighten the arms while in the air (unsprung) on the jack stands it will affect the ride height.Make sure the control arms final tightening is while the car is on the ground. I have attached two tutorials for you to view as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/upper-control-arm-replacement

Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions if needed.Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

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Monday, December 17th, 2018 AT 10:46 PM

HNTHOMSON

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I did not remove the upper control arm but I did remove the upper ball joint and replaced it, could that have anything to do with the ride height? Because they are adjustable for caster and camber but the car has not been realigned. Also, the driver side upper and lower ball joints need to be done as well. Should I wait to have the car aligned until that side is done? Thanks!

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Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 AT 10:08 PM

DANNY L

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Hello again,

Yes! Make sure you do the driver side as well and when finished then do the alignment! Do all the work then you can be be sure everything will be even. I've attached the alignment specifications for your car when ready. The left hand specifications are preferred and the right hand is within range. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

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