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Re: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs???

To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs???
From: "Biff Jones" <biffjones@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 00:29:21 -0400
Ryan,

Brad is on a right track.  Jack up your left front and put some wedges in 
the now relaxed spring, let the car down gently and see if the passenger 
side rear clearence changes. If it does then your left front spring is soft. 
If there is no change it's the rear sping(s).

Biff

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>
To: <ryan.kubanoff@comcast.net>
Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 7:06
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs???


> The problem is in your front spring, from what has been discussed in the
> past. It is just manifesting in the rear spring.
> I hope someone will come on and offer advice, so don't run out and order 
> new
> rear springs just yet.
>
> On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM, <ryan.kubanoff@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> So my 74 RWA has been sitting a little funny the last few days. the 
>> drivers
>> side rear has about a fists worth of clearnace between the top of the 
>> tire
>> and the top of the inner rear wheel arch. The other side has about a fist
>> and a half. 2 years ago I was told that i should get new rear spring and 
>> i
>> did but then i was told that mine were fine so they have sat on the floor 
>> in
>> my garage since then. I think it may be time to pull them out.
>>
>> I think the ones on there are original. the replacements are from Mo$$
>> before i knew better. My question is I need new hardware and was 
>> wondering
>> if I should get the lowering kit? how does the ride look and feel with 
>> new
>> springs? any other suggestions while I am doing this?
>> Thanks
>> Ryan
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