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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Just bought a 69 vette. I just noticed that the driver side of the rear end is sagging. Looks like one inch at the wheel well. Can the rear supension height be adjusted? I tried searching this but cam up with nothing.

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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Take a look at your rear spring bolts where the trailing arms attach, you can adjust the ride height by adjusting the nut on the bottom. Have a look at the bushings as well, you may just have one side that is completely rotted/destroyed/or missing.
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Originally Posted by GruntyPants
Take a look at your rear spring bolts where the trailing arms attach, you can adjust the ride height by adjusting the nut on the bottom. Have a look at the bushings as well, you may just have one side that is completely rotted/destroyed/or missing.
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Thanks guys. I think one of the bushings is done.
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Here is a short...similar post from the C3 "general forum" on the same.



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1439429
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelG
Just bought a 69 vette. I just noticed that the driver side of the rear end is sagging. Looks like one inch at the wheel well. Can the rear supension height be adjusted? I tried searching this but cam up with nothing.

Any thoughts?

MG
Because of the rear spring mount being in the center the rear end leaning is usually caused by the front end having a problem.Release one side of your front sway bar and see if it straightens up-if it does the bar is bent.These cars get hit in the front alot and it really effects the rear.
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I had a similar problem. Mine was body mounts. Check the #3 and #4 mounts
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