New boxter, last owner chopped springs- cause fishtail or tail wag at high speeds??

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Kboggs

It has been lowered, ride was not firm as with most that are.
It has to be lowered close to 2 inches, maybe more? Rides soft with no noises????

How do you know the springs were chopped? You've definitely got something funky going on, but those two statements above don't sound like chopped springs. You chop 2" out of a spring and that spring rate will be out the roof; you'll be bouncing your kidneys around like crazy.
You sure they didn't use a lowering spring? A lowering spring, poorly installed without fixing the geometry will, as others have mentioned, give you substantial toe-out,w which will give the vague feeling in the rear, as you describe.

You've definitely got something wonky going on, as evidenced by the wheels, as well.



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[Kboggs]

No way to know for sure until I get them out of there. But had a shop look and did not see any evidence of any other way other than springs chopped. Its too low and plan on installing factory springs back. I would have thought if they used lowering springs would be stiffer ride also? Had a car before lowered on springs, and the ride doesnt feel like it? I plan on checking wheel sizes tomorrow, betting some front and rears may be reversed?? Will be sure to update!