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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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The left rear of my 73 sags about 2 inches lower than the right side. I installed a new spring and shocks and still have the same issue. I have read that it could be my body mount bushings and that they are a bear to replace. Could I replace the shocks with air shocks and add air to the sagging side to level the ride? Are there any other adjustments I'm missing?
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Check the front springs. Make sure they are in the upper socket correctly.

Check for a level body to frame. Jack the car up level. Measure the frame to the floor, and get the four corners and the center box level. Then see if the body is still off. That will tell you if it is the body, frame, or suspension, causing the sag.
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Check the sways bars too. They could be bent or tweaked.
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Check the condition of the left-rear body mount. It might be rotten and not really doing its job.
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