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12-31-2006, 04:50 PM

Solano_302

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Shock question

I own a 1993 Mustang and just installed a pair of weld draglites 15x10 With Toyo Proxes S/T P295/50R15 105H. after i put them in i noticed that one side is lower than the other and rubs on any little pot hole, will getting it newshocks even every thing out?

12-31-2006, 04:55 PM

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RE: Shock question

possible, it sounds like maybeyou already have a bad shock.

12-31-2006, 05:58 PM

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RE: Shock question

The spring is what keeps it at height. If it sags, the spring is toast. Of course, I can't exactly see what you're workin with but the shock is only there to dampen movement. A car with bad shocks usually bounces over bumps. If the spring is broken or weak, its like a really bad latin drop job[:'(]

12-31-2006, 06:39 PM

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RE: Shock question

I had the same problem on my 87. Sometimes it would sag on the drivers side. I think it was my springs. I changed shocks and it helped minutely. Basically it helped the ride. Sounds like you got worn out springs.

12-31-2006, 09:06 PM

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RE: Shock question

Well, I went out and i bought some air shocks if the problem continues, i will go with the springs. I will pist pics soon.

12-31-2006, 09:12 PM

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RE: Shock question

let me know what you thinkof those air shocks my brother has them on the back of his 65

12-31-2006, 09:19 PM

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RE: Shock question

pics would be most helpful, but the tendancy of a sagging side is springs, get under there and inspect for a cracked or broken spring, or perhaps a worn out or missing spring isolator, shocks (as said before) are for comfort more than height.

01-01-2007, 05:50 AM

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01-01-2007, 06:11 AM

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RE: Shock question

A 295 is a wide tire for a fox body. I am willing to bet your tire is too wide for your set up. Try taking a hammer and "massaging" the area on the inner fenderwellwhere the tireis rubbing. For your next set of tires try a 9 inch tire.....that will make your life easier.

01-01-2007, 01:42 PM

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Solano_302

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RE: Shock question

hah I think i got it all down i took it around the block and there was no rubbing. Well just the brake line. But other than that, every thing was great and there is NOWAYI would go any thinner. Does any one know how to fix the brake line?

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