A project for this fall ...passenger side sits 3/4" higher....which leaf of my 5 leafs should I remove to remedy this?
Are the springs equal leaf count on both sides?
Yes they are
Are you sure the rear springs are the cause?
Yes they are
Other ideas?
If you have a bad spring, replace them. Dont halfass it.
if the torsion bars are not adjusted correct it can do the same as a bad rear spring
Quote from: cdr on May 12, 2019, 12:06:13 PM
if the torsion bars are not adjusted correct it can do the same as a bad rear spring
He assured me in his reply that nothing else is wrong, he is sure its the spring... :nana:
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on May 13, 2019, 06:07:52 AM
Quote from: cdr on May 12, 2019, 12:06:13 PM
if the torsion bars are not adjusted correct it can do the same as a bad rear spring
He assured me in his reply that nothing else is wrong, he is sure its the spring... :nana:
Well then, by ALL MEANS replace both of them as you said :) , :slap: :icon_smile_big:
The "yes they are" was a double post.....whoops.....the springs are a new springs
Quote from: cdr on May 12, 2019, 12:06:13 PM
if the torsion bars are not adjusted correct it can do the same as a bad rear spring
:iagree: An improper torsion bar setting will 'pull' the whole side of the car down. Been there....just saying! :yesnod:
Would i adjust the opposite side bar to get a reaction?
Quote from: 1charger69 on May 14, 2019, 05:09:45 PM
Would i adjust the opposite side bar to get a reaction?
Raise the left front & that will lower the right rear, or raise rt front lowers left rear, or lower left front will raise RT rear
Thanks much!
Have you adjusted the front end per FSM instructions? My 70 has Mopar HD springs so pass. side has more leafs. I corrected ride height by using the two hole front of spring mounting brackets. By mounting pass. side spring in the higher hole it evened out rear ride height.
The last bit about the Factory Service Manual procedure is pretty important - or at least that is what I was led to believe. I believe for safety reasons it is important to adjust the torsion bars with the weigh released (especially when tightening and then let them settle. I was led to believe it could be very dangerous if you are adjusting from under the car and one breaks.
The procedure is relatively straightforward, but will affect alignment, ride height, and side to side lean. The folks that responded know a whole lot more about these things than me, so I would follow their guidance if they dispute anything I have written.
If you don't have a copy of the FSM it is worth getting one. There are copies on line, so you can also ask for that and people will direct you to them.
I gather you figured out that the springs have different numbers of leaves from side to side - at least some do. I think they did that so the car would go straight when the front wheels weren't touching.
I found you really need to drive the car to let things settle and then re check ride height, repeat until happy.