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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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looking from the back, my 73 sits a little higher on the driver side. about 1/2 an inch. I just replaced all the body mount bushings so first i thought it was the shims but after close inspection it seems that body is even on the frame. Tire pressure is same on all 4 tires. I think it is the rear spring. Any thoughts ???

Also if i were to replace the rear spring, are those composite springs worth the extra cost over the stock springs ?
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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1/2" on the drivers side isn't bad at all and sometimes is done on purpose. Sit in the drivers seat and roll the car back and forth and then have someone remeasure.
If I'm leveling a car I put around 100lb in the drivers seat.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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1/2" on the drivers side isn't bad at all and sometimes is done on purpose. Sit in the drivers seat and roll the car back and forth and then have someone remeasure.
If I'm leveling a car I put around 100lb in the drivers seat.
you must be a skinny guy.....
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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you must be a skinny guy.....
No I just try to preload the drivers side a little to try to find that happy medium.
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