Well, I measured from the ground to the wheel lip, got 20 3/4 on the
left side and 21 1/2 on the right. It's pretty obvious when looking at
each side that something is wrong - the left wheel is a little bit
tucked into the wheel well, while the right side has some clearance
between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch lip.
I've pulled both of the leaf springs off of my parts car. Before I go
and replace one (or both) of the springs on my car, how can I tell if
they're any good? If I take them apart, can I get replacements for the
clamps (should I need them) that hold the leaves together?
TIA
-=Chris
<-----Original Message----->
From Frank Clarici
Sent: 4/7/2004 10:17:14 PM
To: cbking@alum.rpi.edu
Subject: Re: First drive!
Chris King wrote:
> 2. The rear end felt a little squirrely. Tire pressures were 24psi all
> around. I tightened up the rear shackles and put the tires up to
28psi.
> I'll see how that feels.
Look for a broken leaf spring.
Measure the distance between the tire and wheel lips on both side, they
should be the same or real close. An inch difference between sides means
something funky at the springs. If it clicks when
accellerating/decellerating, suspect a broken leaf. sometimes they are
hard to see, other times it's right in plain veiw.
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