How does one level the rear?
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From: Perkasie Pa
How does one level the rear?
My car sits slightly (1/4") lower on the driver's side rear than the pass. side. Is this easy to correct? I think is a simple thing however I want reassurance before I start playing with things.
Thanks,
Vince
Thanks,
Vince
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Re: How does one level the rear? (S4Vince)
:seeya First find the transverse leaf spring at the rear of your vette. Drivers side rear on the leaf spring should be a long bolt holding the spring in place; that's where your adjustments can be made. Turn right to raise and left to lower. :yesnod: :cheers: Hope that helps you out! :cool:
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Re: How does one level the rear? (S4Vince)
The driverside seems to be the common side for a vette to sag at, I guess because more weight is on that side 90% of the time. With the battery on that side and of course the driver. Over the years the spring, bushings and body supports are probably going to sag more on that side.
As one of the other guys said you might be able to get it closer to balanced by adjusting the spring bolts in the rear. Although 1/4" is a very minimal amount, I have seen many cars that had 1" or more difference. Many C-3s owners would be happy with a car that was within 1/4" of being balanced.
As one of the other guys said you might be able to get it closer to balanced by adjusting the spring bolts in the rear. Although 1/4" is a very minimal amount, I have seen many cars that had 1" or more difference. Many C-3s owners would be happy with a car that was within 1/4" of being balanced.
