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Re: sagging rear suspension

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Subject: Re: sagging rear suspension
From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:05:00 -0500
I have no trouble with 205/60x14 RE92s on 7" rims at the rear, without rubbing;
the backspacing is the most important factor.

- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex

Mike Harper wrote:
> 
> 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?
> >
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