Car sitting higher on one side after jacking it up

[Skrilla]

So I started tearing into my project MK4 GTI and ran into an issue. The car has Eibach Pro System with Dampers and springs. I lifted it up one the left side front and back yesterday to look at what size the wheel spacers are. When I put the car back down it sits higher on the left side now. I can fit just under 2 fingers in the right side wheel (rear) well above the tire, but more than 3 on the left side (rear). Everything looks fine, cant see how this happened. Also not sure if this is related but when I took the rear wheel off there was no hubcentric ring in it, so it didn't line up properly going on. I picked up a set of rings this morning and will be putting them on asap, but figured maybe this is something else?

[ExtraSlow]

Have you moved it since you had it up in the air? with transmission in gear or park, and/or e-brake on, it can hold some torque in the system that can load the suspension. If it's not that, I have no idea.

[Skrilla]

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Have you moved it since you had it up in the air? with transmission in gear or park, and/or e-brake on, it can hold some torque in the system that can load the suspension. If it's not that, I have no idea.

I have not..good idea! I tried putting weight on it but didn't help. I will try that, thanks!

[90_Shelby]

Completely normal. Drive it around the block, the suspension will resettle, and ride height will be back to where it should be.

[Skrilla]

Turns out that's the issue...odd I cant recall ever noticing this before, maybe didn't care to.

thanks for the help!

[ercchry]

If no helper springs the coils may not be seated in the perches... drive down a couple bumpy roads and you might hear a “BANG!” ...then it will be back to normal

[Rat Fink]

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