The back sits up too high??
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Melting Slicks
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The back sits up too high??
I asked this question once already but didn't do anything about it so it's just a refresher. My 82 sits up way too high in the rear but was told I can lower it by loosening the mono leaf springbolts?? I looked under there and there is a castle nut with a cotter pin and if I loose it I will not be able to use the cotter pin because the hole will be covered up. Is this the nuts they were talking about?? I have a 4" clearance from the top of the tire to the fender lip (maybe exagerating a little). If anyone would have a picture of what nut I need to loosen that would be greatly appreciated. No I do not have air shocks but need to be replaced. Could that make a difference?
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From: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA
============Dont go with out the cotter pin. ===========
You can order longer bolts from most venders. That will lower the back of the car. Then if it is to low. You can just tighten up the bolt. Till you have the height you want.
You can order longer bolts from most venders. That will lower the back of the car. Then if it is to low. You can just tighten up the bolt. Till you have the height you want.
Le Mans Master
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You could beef up some.....go to the buffet as often as possible and top it off at Braums for a sundae....SuperSlam at Dennys every morning followed by a trip to Winchells for a dozen donuts...LOTS of Micky D's burgers and fries.....NEVER ever exercise. May be a little hard on the seat frames but could lower the car a bit........
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi alc,
You asked "what's causing it?"
One possibility is that your car has a replacement spring installed on it, perhaps one with a higher rating.
Changes in the rear spring OFTEN cause a car to have the ride height to be too high.
With the stock spring and tires, and ALL the parts on the car, there should be about 2"-2 1/2" between the top of the tire and the top of the wheel arch.
The longer bolt cures the result, but not the cause.
Regards,
Alan
You asked "what's causing it?"
One possibility is that your car has a replacement spring installed on it, perhaps one with a higher rating.
Changes in the rear spring OFTEN cause a car to have the ride height to be too high.
With the stock spring and tires, and ALL the parts on the car, there should be about 2"-2 1/2" between the top of the tire and the top of the wheel arch.
The longer bolt cures the result, but not the cause.
Regards,
Alan
Burning Brakes
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From: Middleburg Florida
How much clearance between the front tires and fenders? What size wheels and tires are on the car? A full tank of gas makes some difference too, but I think Alan 71's probably right, the spring may have been changed.
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From: caraquet N.B Canada
Mine is sitting high too but at all 4 corners. What should i do to lower it down? Specially the front as i know that the rear spring had been re-arc but it never went lower then that after 20+ years i will have to use longer bolt.
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Melting Slicks
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Hi alc,
You asked "what's causing it?"
One possibility is that your car has a replacement spring installed on it, perhaps one with a higher rating.
Changes in the rear spring OFTEN cause a car to have the ride height to be too high.
With the stock spring and tires, and ALL the parts on the car, there should be about 2"-2 1/2" between the top of the tire and the top of the wheel arch.
The longer bolt cures the result, but not the cause.
Regards,
Alan
You asked "what's causing it?"
One possibility is that your car has a replacement spring installed on it, perhaps one with a higher rating.
Changes in the rear spring OFTEN cause a car to have the ride height to be too high.
With the stock spring and tires, and ALL the parts on the car, there should be about 2"-2 1/2" between the top of the tire and the top of the wheel arch.
The longer bolt cures the result, but not the cause.
Regards,
Alan
In the front there is about a 2" gap but the rear is very open between the arch and tire. I've look at maybe replacing the spring and all I want is original and they have different spring rates. Not sure what mine is.
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From: caraquet N.B Canada
Yes i think the were change before i bought the car 23 years ago. Because when i bought the car they looked brand new. I think they are 460lb Front Coil Springs. I've heard that those after market coil spring have tendency to raise the front a bit.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi alc,
Yes it certainly is high.
If you could post some pictures of the rear suspension someone might see a problem, or recognize the spring you presently have.
That will help determine what you might be able to do.
Regards,
Alan
Yes it certainly is high.
If you could post some pictures of the rear suspension someone might see a problem, or recognize the spring you presently have.
That will help determine what you might be able to do.
Regards,
Alan
