I'm beginning to suspect the same. After rearcing the driver's side, we
were back up for a while, but it's slumped again. Other's on the list have
suggested that the front coils are relatively simple and cheap to replace
(unlike the 'B'),
and it's a good bet that they're shot, too. So, right now it's just a
matter of $$, but I think it's going to be springs all around.
Good question about the wheels. I see what looks like an
abnormal amount of camber on the front wheels ie: / --- \ , but
have been going on the idea that we have to get the car to sit straight-up
and level first. What do you make of this?
Thanks,
Jeff
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> From: Eric Mumford <mumford@rpi.edu>
> To: Jeff Sharpe <jsharpe@501studios.com>
> Subject: Re: '79 Springs (new to list)
> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 22:07:46 -0500
>
>> car on the driver's side (at least 1.5 inches). We re-arced the
>
>Wow. What is it now after you re-arc'd the springs?
>
>Mine sags but the whole rear end sags.
>
>Have you tried replacing the shocks? I'd convert the whole car to tube
>shocks as soon as youc an afford it. About $400 to $500 for the whole
>car if you do it yourself, Frontline makes a suspension kit.
>
>If your springs are alright then reattaching the springs not having
>solved the problem should tell you that your springs are gone. Have you
>lifed the whole car to make sure your wheels hang down right?
>
>I have a auto shop on campus so saying that for me might be easier than
>suggesting it to someone without access to such equipment.
>
>Let me know how you make out, I have a '79 and my brother has a '77. We
>know a handful about rubber bumpered midgets. :)
>
>e
>
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