Control Arms
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7th Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: San Diego CA
Control Arms
This past weekend I replaced my upper and lower control arm bushings from the old stock worn out ones to polyurethane, and threw on a new set of the bilstein sport ride shocks. However now my front end sits a little higher and the right is maybe an inch higher than the left. 
Did I go wrong somewhere?
Did I go wrong somewhere?
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Sounds like you didn't get one of the coil springs located properly in its A-arm. There is a particular orientation for the coils so that what you are experiencing doesn't happen. Check your Service Manual for proper installation procedure.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
on my 79, i found that the bottom side end of the spring, came out just over the small drain hole in the spring seat area of the lower control arm. they must be oriented correctly or you will experience your problems.
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7th Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: San Diego CA
Last weekend I was finishing my 5 speed install and decided to take another look at that front right spring. I found it seated on the lower a arm correctly but up top it was not seated properly. With a little bit of prying it popped right into place and now it sit level in front. thanks for the help.
