1976-adjusting rear spring

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Apr 24, 2013 | 10:22 AM

white1984Z51

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From: pikeville ky

1976-adjusting rear spring

i have put new shocks and a-frame bushings in the front of my car. now, the rear seems to sit slightly lower than the front. will new bushings for the rear spring bring it back to level? would using shorter bolts work? from what i've read, getting a new spring would raise it too much requiring me to get longer bolts only to lower it back down?!?! i would only like to raise it about 1''.

Apr 24, 2013 | 10:28 AM

Easy Mike

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What do the rubber spring cushions look like? Squashed?

Apr 24, 2013 | 10:39 AM

Mike Ward

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Sounds like the front of your car is too high. The A-arm retaining bolts should only be tightened once the car is sitting on the ground. Common mistake.

Apr 24, 2013 | 10:41 AM

63split63

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If you only want to raise it 1" run the nuts up on your rear spring bolts . It is easy and free .
Then you know what length of bolts you will need .
Bill

Apr 24, 2013 | 11:05 AM