NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
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From: oswego-ny
Car: 1982,Z/28
Engine: 355
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NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
Yes over the winter i picked up used control arms and put in new bushings and ball joints,,I now put in my moog iroc springs with half a coil cut off. - Car now sits lower on drivers side by about half a inch, ??-what could of happened ?? unmatched springs ?? or ??
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From: Trumbull CT
Car: 87 TA clone
Engine: 70/70 Turbo 5.3 LS
Transmission: bullet proof 2004R
Axle/Gears: ford 8.8, 3.55 gears
Re: NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
did u cut off the same amount on both sides? did u seat them properly? they have to be seated in the Aarm pocket correctly, and did u use the isolators on the top of the spring for the kmember? if u forgot one or one is worn more than the other it could make them uneven, same as not cutting the same off or seating them perfectly.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
I'd guess indexing. Is the spring tail between the two drain holes on the high side?
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Re: NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
Ill have to look to see where the springs are located as to the holes in the arms, -- POSSABLY its the springs isolator, as it didnt want to stay on top of spring, and wanted to roll off.--But i taped it on.
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
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Re: NEW SPRINGS,, SITS UN LEVEL
I had that problem before. Like a n00b I installed one of the front springs out of pocket. It can make about a One inch difference.
All I can say is after you mess with the spings and stuff measure the car.
All I can say is after you mess with the spings and stuff measure the car.
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