Left Side Low??

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Apr 2, 2006 | 11:42 PM

mbeeman350

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From: Auburndale Florida

2025 C2 of the Year ('64-'66) Finalist - Unmodified

St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07-'09

Left Side Low??

This is my second C-3 and both have been low on the drivers side anywhere from 1/2" to 1" lower than the right side.
Body mounts and cushions are good, good frame, etc I see alot of C-3's "LISTING" to drivers side...
Replaced the spring in the prior C3 coupe and it made no difference...
Suggestions..

Apr 2, 2006 | 11:53 PM

63mako

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From: Millington Illinois

St. Jude Donor '08-'09

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Originally Posted by mbeeman350

Driver's side. Heavy driver. I bought my 72 from a guy that had to use the tilt teloscopic wheel to wedge himself in and out of the car, #300 guy. It listed to the drivers side too and the steering column wiggled all over the place from him getting in and out using the steering wheel for leverage. Had to replace front and rear springs, seat springs, and rebuild the entire column

Also most roads are crowned and the car tries to stay level so going down the road they would look like they are listing to the left.