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May 2, 2008 | 12:06 PM

76yellow

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Rear Wheel Leaning

OK, I know after jacking up a C3, the wheels lean in until you drive it. I have three C3s but on my 80 the rear wheels lean out. It looks like the passenger side leans more than the other. My 68 & 76 don't lean out like that. Is this an 80 thing or do I have a problem hear ?

May 2, 2008 | 12:09 PM

Van Steel

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The should be staight like the other cars. Is the bottom leaning out or the top?

May 2, 2008 | 12:14 PM

76yellow

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The bottoms. It appears that the passenger side leans more than the drivbers side.

May 2, 2008 | 12:46 PM

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You just need to adjust the strut rods in back or take it to an alignment shop (or Chevy dealership).

May 2, 2008 | 01:44 PM

Van Steel

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Check the bushings in the strut rods and on the t-arm on that side. Did this happen all of the sudden or has it been like this?

May 2, 2008 | 02:20 PM

76yellow

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I'm not sure. I bought this car last fall and just happened to notice it when I was following a buddy driving it. I can really see it when it sits next to my 68 & 76 in my shop.

May 2, 2008 | 03:15 PM

Van Steel

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Jack up the car & check the wheel bearings, u-joints and side yoke play. You can do the tire check by pushing a 3&9 and at 12&6

May 2, 2008 | 05:41 PM

69elky

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tire lean

After doing what Van Steel says,and if all is good have your rear end alignment checked and inquire in your area from other Corvette owners who they used,most Chevrolet dealers do not have good C 2 and 3 mechanics who are experienced in rear end alignment anymore.Look for the guy with gray hair!As a note any good alignment shop who knows these cars will not do the alignment until all repairs are accomplished.The shop will do what Van has suggested for you if they are proefficient with C 2 and 3's.