Evangelos,
The real purpose of the check straps is to keep the lever dampers
(shock absorbers) from coming to the end of their movement. If you
belive the straps are wrong, disconnect one damper lever and pull the
lever down as far as it will go. Then lift the car and see if the check
strap holds axle safely above the damper's limit.
Spring height is a constant issue on this list. Paul Hunt's website
has a report of car heights that may help you determine if you do or
don't have the "correct" springs. You can compare wheel center to chrome
strip measurements with other cars on the chart.
Bob
On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:55:51 +0300 "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
writes:
> Just received a new pair of chekstraps for my GT (73 chrome bumper,
> tube
> axle) only to find out they were about 1" short when the car is
> supported on axle stands located under the rear axle. Is this normal
> or
> does it have incorrect rear springs?
>
> I can't imagine having to ask my heaviest relative to sit in the
> boot so
> I can install the chekstraps, right?
>
> With no chekstraps the rear axle hits the exhaust and handbrake
> cable
> very easily even when the car is on the ground.
>
> Evangelos
>
>
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