FYI, my "nudging" was done with a 2X6 jacked against
the frame and a sledge hammer. (just in case you get
frustrated trying to be gentle)
Mike
--- MARamos@smart.com.ph wrote:
> Thanks for the tips guys!
>
> I'll try to see if body needs just a simple nudge.
> If alignment isn't the
> culprit and my dad's not looking, I think I'll give
> the inside of the
> fenders a few strategically placed whacks. I kinda
> like how it looks now
> and I'm hoping to keep the stance as it is.
>
> Has anyone tried installing stiffer (comp) leaf
> springs? I seem to recall
> seeing some being sold by vendors.
>
> Again, thanks guys!
>
>
> Manolet
> Philippines
> SPL311-08814
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Harper
> [mailto:roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 7:51 AM
> To: MARamos@smart.com.ph;
> datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: sagging rear suspension
>
>
> I encountered the same problem with the same size
> tires on my '66, whose rear end does sag a bit. The
> body was a little off center and the rub was on the
> pass side. I loosened the body bolts and nudged it
> over about 1/8" to solve my problem. Other fixes
> would be to add or beef up the leaf springs. Some
> people turn them upside down, but I think that
> adversly affects your handling, so I would pass...
>
> Mike Harper
> '66 1600
> '68 2000
> Charleston SC
>
> --- MARamos@smart.com.ph wrote:
> > Our rear tires (195/60-R14) are rubbing against
> our
> > inner fender. Does this
> > mean that our rear suspension is sagging already?
> > What should we replace?
> > There seems to be enough clearance even when there
> > are two people in the car
> > but the problem starts when we start hitting
> > irregularities on the road. Is
> > there a way to keep the ride height without the
> > rubbing?
> >
> > Manolet
> > Philippines
> > SPL311-08814
> >
> >
> >
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