I recently purchased a '74 Spit, and got around to changing the shocks last
week. I noticed the rear driver's side shock was frozen when I took it off,
but I didn't think much about it and pitched it. After putting the new
shocks on (which I got at Pep-boys for half of what they cost in the
catalogs), I noticed the car now leans to the left when viewed from the back.
I now feel sure the PO of the car froze the rear shock in the extended
position to hide this defect. My question is, is this dipping of the left
rear of the vehicle due to the leaf spring being worn on the driver's side?
Is there any easier (cheaper) way to fix this than to buy a new leaf spring
and put it on? (someone told me there are bolt on helper shocks available
for the Spitfire that might solve the problem) All hardware appears to be in
stable condition. Any suggestions? Keep in mind this is a $700 car, which
I've already put $600 into, and don't care to spend any more than necessary.
Thanks! Leon
BearFl@aol.com
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