Coilover shock adjustment

Simps37

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I am trying to level out the 37 coupe ride height.
I am using Strange rear shocks and QA1 175# springs.

My issue is that the passenger side is at my desired ride height with 1 full turn of the spring seat.
The driver side shock is riding much lower and so far I am almost 1/2 way up the threads (about 2.5”) and still am 1/2” lower than what is needed to match passenger side height.
I have brake M/C and pedal assembly on this side but Am scratching my head as to why I am so much heavier on drivers side.

I have plenty of threads to probably get my 1/2” but that is a big difference in adjustment.
Is this common?
Should I step up to a heavier spring?
Suggestions?
 

Simps37

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Supporting Member 2
Tried progressive 130-250# and collapsed the 130# coils…..had them adjusted more than the 175# required
 

La Hot Rods

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Supporting Member 16
Best bet would be to get the car on some scales under each wheel. Any dry pod runners around that may have some scales to barrow/
 

Jim Sullivan

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Easiest thing to do as Don said, swap them side to side. If the results are the same, do as James said, weigh the four corners and find out why. Are the mounts in the exact same position side to side?
 
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