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Is it the springs??

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Default Is it the springs??

I have a 1987 LX former 4 cylinder now with a carbed 302. My problem is she sits low on the drivers side front and high in the passenger rear side. I bought her this way. Do you think a new set of springs/shocks all the way around will solve the problem and even her out??
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Default RE: Is it the springs??

first check all suspension components for any damage ..if none..then replace springs and recheck
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Default RE: Is it the springs??

I wouldn't think struts/shocks would be your problem because they control bounce and absorb the shock of the springs. I would venture a guess at spring sag combined with the extra weight of a v8.
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Default RE: Is it the springs??

Yeah it's not the struts and shocks, it's possible the springs were not installed correctly, a lot of people don't know that the pigtail on the rear springs is supposed to point towards the drivers side. The front's may not be in the control arm all the way, too.
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