Question about front mono leaf sping
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Question about front mono leaf sping
I had to take my wheels off to try and stop a brake squeal and discovered that the front mono spring (I am guessing that is what the 3" black flat bar running across the front end is) is mounted on 2 threaded studs which have no bolts on them. I am hoping this is to alow flex in the spring but it concerns me that the studs are threaded with no bolts. Is this normal?
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Originally Posted by craig04c5
Oops sorry, I meant to say the threaded studs have no nuts on them. Is this normal? Sorry for the mistake.
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St. Jude Donor '03
Originally Posted by craig04c5
Oops sorry, I meant to say the threaded studs have no nuts on them. Is this normal? Sorry for the mistake.
It has a 10mm hex at the top of it for turning it.
At the bottom of it is a rubber bushing which the lower control arm presses up against. By loosening this stud (thread it higher up into the spring), you raise the bushing towards the spring, which in turn allows the control arm to sit higher, which lowers the car.
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