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Subject: Rear Suspension
From: "Notebaart, Tom E (STP)" <Tom.Notebaart@guidant.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 16:40:50 -0500
Now that most of the snow is gone, and the ice is nearly off the lakes here in 
Minnesota, I would like to drive my car!  I have a '69 2000 that bottoms out in 
the rear going over even mild bumps.  It appears that the exhaust pipe is 
hitting the axel.  I'm thinking that the exhaust pipe should be moved towards 
the inside of the car, away from the frame, since right now it is situated 
directly under the frame.  Is this correct?  However, then the rear shock may 
come into play, as there is not much room in this area!  Any thoughts or 
comments would be appreciated.  Also, the rear springs appear flat and weak to 
me (possibly contributing to this problem).  Are there any recommendations for 
replacing them?  

Thanks in advance

Tom Notebaart
'69 2000 (drivable on smooth surfaces)
'70 1600 (needs a bit of work)

tom.notebaart@guidant.com






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