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Old 03-23-2007, 01:35 AM
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Measure from the corners of the bumper to the ground on both sides. Then have someone sit on the cornors (one at a time) and measure again. If it is lower on the side then it is blown.
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Old 03-23-2007, 01:37 AM
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You're going to naturally torque to the passenger side on launch. Could be a spring going soft after to many launches? The shock isn't going to stop compression, just slow it down.
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Old 03-23-2007, 01:38 AM
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So its either a spring or a shock?
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Old 03-23-2007, 01:42 AM
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My buddy had the same kinda problem where he would rub when going over bumps and taking off from a stop. We changed out the shocks first because they were only $14 a piece and it solved his problem. This was on a 95 GT but it is still the same suspension.
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Old 03-23-2007, 01:47 AM
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I was thinking sway bar too. Check your shocks while your at it.
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Old 03-23-2007, 01:49 AM
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So its either a spring or a shock?
No, it could also be a sway bar bushing/link, upper/lower control arm link/bushing.
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