Classic/Antique Car Repair: suspension question on 57 chevy, Jag, Rolls

Question
what could cause for the left rear side (driver side) of my car to become lower than the right side. I lifted the car from the middle of the frame to change the starter. Both front and rear tires were up in the air for about 2 hours. After we lowered it the left rear side was about an inch lower. I changed the shocks but no luck,still same issue.

Answer
Hello Shay,

I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim” and I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise.

Specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.

Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

I will take a guess tho.....and my guess is that your springs are old and weak...and that when you shifted ALL the weight to that side, it may have bent the spring a bit.  Also, sometimes it takes a bit of driving around, for a spring to get back to its' normal rate of "spring"...so drive it around a bit and see what happens.  You could also try raising up that side of the car and let that spring hang down...and see if it sorta bends back a bit.  Otherwise....and it might just be the best bet....you may want to consider buying some new spring for your "baby".  OH, and for what it is worth....the shocks don't have anything to do with ride height....because as you can see by compressing and de-compressing a shock...they just move wherever the weight of the car puts it...it doesn't have the strength to do much if any lifting.

Thank you.

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you Might be able to find or order a repair manual for your car, either from a Local Parts Store or Amazon, Borders or maybe on eBay etc. etc.  It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  

Also for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for a classic/vintage car club in your area.  Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful, especially if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  Who knows, maybe one of those folks has had the same problem or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.

(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)