rear end too high
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Heel & Toe
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rear end too high
I recently replaced the rear leaf spring spacers, socks, body mounts, and adjustable strut rods. There's now a 6" gap between the top of the tire and wheel well. It looks way too high and Im not sure how to adjust it. I've seen others use 8" spring bolts but this is usually after they replace the spring. Should I do this if I only replaced the spacers?
I also have some positive camber in the rear so I think the strut rods still need some adjusting.
I also have some positive camber in the rear so I think the strut rods still need some adjusting.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sunrise FL
The rear half shafts should be about level with the ground....
If the front is low enough you can use it as a snowplow..sorry just could not resist
If the front is low enough you can use it as a snowplow..sorry just could not resist
Last edited by mikem350; Apr 14, 2015 at 09:23 PM.
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2nd Gear
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rear spring too high
I recently replaced the rear leaf spring spacers, socks, body mounts, and adjustable strut rods. There's now a 6" gap between the top of the tire and wheel well. It looks way too high and Im not sure how to adjust it. I've seen others use 8" spring bolts but this is usually after they replace the spring. Should I do this if I only replaced the spacers?
I also have some positive camber in the rear so I think the strut rods still need some adjusting.
I also have some positive camber in the rear so I think the strut rods still need some adjusting.
hello,
how did you solve this?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi John,
Welcome!
First post!!
The rear ride height is determined by several different factors. Not every 'height' prolem has the same causes or solution.
To give you a answer it would help to know what your situation is:
Is this a new problem, or have you had it for a while
How much of the rear suspension has been apart?
What original parts are you still using…. spring, bolts, bushings, shock absorbers? And what parts are new?
Is the car completely assembled or are there still some things to be installed?
Does the car have mufflers?, spare tire carrier and spare tire?, how much gas is in the tank?
A couple of pictures would really help!
Glad you're here!
Regards,
Alan
Welcome!
First post!!
The rear ride height is determined by several different factors. Not every 'height' prolem has the same causes or solution.
To give you a answer it would help to know what your situation is:
Is this a new problem, or have you had it for a while
How much of the rear suspension has been apart?
What original parts are you still using…. spring, bolts, bushings, shock absorbers? And what parts are new?
Is the car completely assembled or are there still some things to be installed?
Does the car have mufflers?, spare tire carrier and spare tire?, how much gas is in the tank?
A couple of pictures would really help!
Glad you're here!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 3, 2016 at 03:21 PM.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2016
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Hi John,
Welcome!
First post!!
The rear ride height is determined by several different factors. Not every 'height' prolem has the same causes or solution.
To give you a answer it would help to know what your situation is:
Is this a new problem, or have you had it for a while
How much of the rear suspension has been apart?
What original parts are you still using…. spring, bolts, bushings, shock absorbers? And what parts are new?
Is the car completely assembled or are there still some things to be installed?
Does the car have mufflers?, spare tire carrier and spare tire?, how much gas is in the tank?
A couple of pictures would really help!
Glad you're here!
Regards,
Alan
Welcome!
First post!!
The rear ride height is determined by several different factors. Not every 'height' prolem has the same causes or solution.
To give you a answer it would help to know what your situation is:
Is this a new problem, or have you had it for a while
How much of the rear suspension has been apart?
What original parts are you still using…. spring, bolts, bushings, shock absorbers? And what parts are new?
Is the car completely assembled or are there still some things to be installed?
Does the car have mufflers?, spare tire carrier and spare tire?, how much gas is in the tank?
A couple of pictures would really help!
Glad you're here!
Regards,
Alan
Hello Alan,
It looks exactly like the pics from sean88. I bought the car from pictures and emails. Maybe Stupid.
It was already high when i received the car.
I replaced the shocks .ac delco
I have spare tire carrier and spare tire. About 13 gallons fuel.
Replaced some bushings and the bolt that attaches the spring to the trailng arm.
The sprint it is fitted direct under de diff.
It was jacked up for a while. Drove only half a mile.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Jackson MS
The OP did not say, but my concern would be that the leaf spring may have been fully secured without any weight on the suspension.
I would:
1. Jack it up and loosen, but not remove the 4 bolts at the differential.
2. Set the tires on the ground.
3. Re-tighten the 4 bolts to the specified torque.
I would:
1. Jack it up and loosen, but not remove the 4 bolts at the differential.
2. Set the tires on the ground.
3. Re-tighten the 4 bolts to the specified torque.
Race Director
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Posts: 18,774
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Hello Alan,
It looks exactly like the pics from sean88. I bought the car from pictures and emails. Maybe Stupid.
It was already high when i received the car.
I replaced the shocks .ac delco
I have spare tire carrier and spare tire. About 13 gallons fuel.
Replaced some bushings and the bolt that attaches the spring to the trailng arm.
The sprint it is fitted direct under de diff.
It was jacked up for a while. Drove only half a mile.
It looks exactly like the pics from sean88. I bought the car from pictures and emails. Maybe Stupid.
It was already high when i received the car.
I replaced the shocks .ac delco
I have spare tire carrier and spare tire. About 13 gallons fuel.
Replaced some bushings and the bolt that attaches the spring to the trailng arm.
The sprint it is fitted direct under de diff.
It was jacked up for a while. Drove only half a mile.