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My ‘68 is an inch higher in the rear on one side. Just replaced the shocks and no difference. Is there an adjustment with the leaf spring or something I can do to level the car?
Longer bolts will lower the rear. But I would look everything over and see if the bushings are squished more on one side than the other. Possibly the rear spring worn softer on 1 side than the other. You might have enough thread on the low side to crank it up level with the high side, assuming high side is not currently too high. These cars aren't supposed to run around with the *** end up in the air like a 60's hot rod or a cat in heat
The long bolts from the trailing arm down to the spring are (usually) threaded for a couple of inches, thread the nut on farther will raise that corner.
Stock bolts may have a cotter pin (don't remember exactly)
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Check distance from bottom of frame to ground. My '71 came from the factory with the rear clip mounted crooked, one side was 1/2" higher than the other but the frame was level.
I will look into more thread available, but I may then need to then drill a new hole for the pin. I’ve also considered SS washers as spacers to elevate the side, then replace the nut in the original position. Just need to lift about 3/4”. Anything wrong with that theory?
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In medical terms, your fixing a symptom, not the cause. I would do a little investigating like the others have suggested as it could affect the cars handling. If you have one weak front pring and you make an avoidance turn to the opposite side and hit the brakes, it could end poorly
Last edited by Rescue Rogers; May 2, 2019 at 08:36 AM.
I will look into more thread available, but I may then need to then drill a new hole for the pin. I’ve also considered SS washers as spacers to elevate the side, then replace the nut in the original position. Just need to lift about 3/4”. Anything wrong with that theory?
Did you check if the frame is off the same as the body as mentioned above?
Check distance from bottom of frame to ground. My '71 came from the factory with the rear clip mounted crooked, one side was 1/2" higher than the other but the frame was level.
The springs level the car. I would not attempt any adjustments because you are putting a band-aid on a spring that is getting tired. They can break & occassionaly do. FWIW my 72 is 1-1/2 inches low on left rear. I am assuming a tired rear leaf. Makes sense to me since it is on the driver's side. I'll know more upon complete frame dissasembly.
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