74 rear end SQUATS
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Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
74 rear end SQUATS
My 74 rear end "squats" a little. The TOP of the rear tires lean
inward just enough to be noticable. Does this indicate a weak
leaf spring ... OR ... can it be adjusted out via the strut rods
... OR ... will shortening the leaf bolts pull it out?
Thanks for any suggestions or experience ...
inward just enough to be noticable. Does this indicate a weak
leaf spring ... OR ... can it be adjusted out via the strut rods
... OR ... will shortening the leaf bolts pull it out?
Thanks for any suggestions or experience ...
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16,528
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From: Dayton, Ohio
The strut rods most likely will adjust it out if they are not already maxed out.The spring height looks OK but car looks to be on a hill.The spring bolts will raise or lower but more spring arch will raise it.All that said check the differential side yokes-they wear off like a pencil and let the 1/2 shaft go in and the top of the wheel goes in too.
