front spring sag
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From: No Where USA
front spring sag
The front of my 99 has gotten lower recently,to the point that the front spoiler rubs on even small bumps.The spoiler is about 1 inch off the ground.I want to bring the front up...but how do I adjust this?Do you think the spring is bad.
Melting Slicks
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From: Newark, DE
St. Jude Donor '06
I can't comment on your spring integrity, but you can try performing the lowering procedure in reverse...
http://www.crossedflags.com/nuke/htm...=article&sid=7
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/lowering.php
HTH!
http://www.crossedflags.com/nuke/htm...=article&sid=7
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/lowering.php
HTH!
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
I would say if you haven't done any adjustments & the front is settling, then yes, the spring is bad.
I had the same thing happen with my rear, and once I got a new leaf spring, no more settling.
From what was told to me, afte some time, the leaf springs can lose their arch and flatten, causing settling.....
I'd say change the front leaf spring...
I had the same thing happen with my rear, and once I got a new leaf spring, no more settling.
From what was told to me, afte some time, the leaf springs can lose their arch and flatten, causing settling.....
I'd say change the front leaf spring...
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From: No Where USA
I checked the spring,it seems to have a arc in it.How thick are the bushings under the spring?Mine are not very thick.Is there a bushing on top of the spring?Do they sell the bushings?And if the bushings are worn would that lower the car?
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Racer
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From: Prescott AZ
Originally Posted by 540 vette
I checked the spring,it seems to have a arc in it.How thick are the bushings under the spring?Mine are not very thick.Is there a bushing on top of the spring?Do they sell the bushings?And if the bushings are worn would that lower the car?
