Rear Ride Height
Le Mans Master
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
It's the coupe. It has lived in LA its whole life and has not seen any weather at all since at least 1972 as it is stored in a garage. Since it's a four cylinder, the chances of getting a retrofit AC system are slim to none. The car is an original black. I may get it for my wife. If I remember correctly, the car is a very simple design with no power options at all. After restoring a Chevelle for my son and a few Vettes for myself, how tough could it be to restore a rust free 912? Jerry
1st Gear
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I have the same issue with the rear of the 1980 I just bought. Only it is probably more like a 2 inch difference. The right rear is visibly higher than the left. You have given me more places to start looking. Best of luck getting it straightened out. Thanks
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1. Measure the frame from four points. Measure frame to ground on front frame left and right, also rear frame to ground left and right. Rear spot is easier as there is a flat spot. If left and right are good, ie frame is level, then look at body mounts.
2. If the frame is not equal both sides, the issue could be a number of things. Front springs, frozen shock(s).
My frame height was off one once left to right. Since I recently replaced all front and rear suspension parts, and and the rear spring out, we loosened all front control arms so the relaxed, then reversed the rear spring - meaning we took it off turned it left to right and put it back on. Now I'm down to 1/4 inch.
If you just bought the car it's hard to say. Suspect front springs as well, but I would ask the PO what recent work has been done, etc.
Also a trick to see if the front springs are an issue: put the car on a level surface, jack the front up so both wheels are off the ground. Put jack stands that are equal height on front frame in same spot left to right, lower car on jack stands so front wheels are still hanging - takes the springs out of the equation. If the back is level, you know where the issue is.
Let me know what you find out.
