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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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Car: 1989 Formula 350
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Front spring problems......

I just replaced the front springs in my 89 Formula 350 with OEM ACDelco Part# 45H0154. I'm probably going to lower it in the future but I just wanted to get this thing back to stock for the time being.
Problem being is it now has an approach angle that would rival a Humvee.. The fender lip on the drivers side is 29 1/2" and passenger side is 28 1/2.

Is this going to settle out? As a side note I also replaced the lower control arm bushings with Energy Suspension polys and standard KYB struts.
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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Re: Front spring problems......

Are they indexed properly between the two drain holes in the spring pocket?
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 07:55 AM
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Re: Front spring problems......

That's one thing I'm checking this morning...
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Re: Front spring problems......

They weren't indexed right, now its textbook, dead center between the holes, sway bar hooked up its a little better but still at 29" I think I'll put 100 miles on it and see before I get the eibach kit
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