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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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If I upgrade to a composite rear spring, will I be able to adjust ride height?

64 Coupe...thanks!
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Yep, same as with the original leaf spring, by adjusting the long bolts on the ends of the spring.
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Cool...and thanks.

My current one is flat...may even be starting to bow down! I haven't played with the bolts to see if it just needs adjusting but heck it's 46 years old and was a road racer...probably can't hurt to redo the whole rear end with new stuff while I have it apart.
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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This could turn out to be, "while I'm at it" type of project. Let me fan the flames. What is the condition of your front suspension, in particular the springs. It's possible with the new rear spring, and any other parts upgrads, you will get a very different handling car. May even be a little unruly. Balancing the suspension is something to consider. Dennis
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