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#1
08-20-2006, 08:56 AM
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Why does my driver side rear sit lower???
I hope someone can help me out here. I think this was brought up before.
1. I just put on new Eaton Detroit rear coil springs. The same kind the GeeTO Tiger has. 2. I also put on new Edelbrock shocks. Question: Why does the driver side rear sit a little lower than the passenger side? The springs are new and the same. The shocks are new and the same. Would the bad bushings have anything to do with it? fb66 |
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#2
08-20-2006, 10:51 AM
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Because of your fat a$$. LOL Just kidding. Maybe the springs were not lined up correctly? Just a guess.
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#3
08-20-2006, 04:30 PM
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Body bushings or lack there of could be one issue.
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#4
08-20-2006, 05:20 PM
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Jeff,
you might have something there. The body bushings are very old. Have you ever changed them before? Is it hard? Jerry, I do weight more than the average guy. It is not fat though. (watch out) |
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#5
08-20-2006, 07:34 PM
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The drivers rear on my '66 sits lower too.I think it's the body mounts on mine.I'm going to pay someone to replace the body mounts on my car
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#6
08-20-2006, 07:51 PM
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Have you replaced our front shocks and springs as well?? You could have a problem with the fronts that's pulling the rear to one side. That's the issue with my 67. It sits lower on the driver side too... my front shocks and springs need replaced bad!!
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#7
08-20-2006, 09:30 PM
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Front springs and shocks were replaced.The front springs were too tall so I cut one coil off each.I need to get taller EATON rear springs.
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#8
08-21-2006, 01:00 PM
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Blue66-
I just went through this with my '66 GTO. If you go with taller Eaton springs, you will need to get longer rear shocks. I went to a 2" taller spring in the rear and my Edelbrocks wouldn't work worth a crap. I went with longer KYB and it made all the difference in the world. As for the lean, I replaced the entire suspension and body bushings and STILL have a slight lean to the driver-side. I just call it "character".  Jeff
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1966 GTO Coupe(#1845), AT, PS, PB, Nightwatch Blue 389 built by Gaydosh Performance - .040 over, 670 heads, 4bbl 750 Holley Double Pumper, Edelbrock Performer intake, Howards CAM and lifters, Scorpion roller rockers, TRW rods and pistons, Doug's headers, new TH350 with shift kit & 2000 stall, 8.2" rear with Auburn carrier & 3.55 posi Richmond gears http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2240898/1966-pontiac-gto/ |
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#9
08-21-2006, 03:09 PM
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Measure the frame to the ground at the jacking points and see if you have the same lean to see if it is the body bushings. After that, I would check to see if your front springs are sitting in the recess in the bottom pocket. Next swap the springs side to side and see what happens. Our frames were never that strong and you might also have little twist in the frame.
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#10
08-21-2006, 04:19 PM
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I already have the KYBs
I want to wait until I get the new wheels and tires on the car to see how much higher I want it.I am going with 255/60/15s on the rear W/ a 5in BS.Winbub do you have a pic of the rear of your car yet with the Eaton springs?
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#11
08-21-2006, 06:37 PM
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BLue66-
Yes...I have the pics but I am out of town on business until Wednesday morning. Look for them on Wednesday. |
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#12
08-22-2006, 09:49 AM
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Thanks!I just got my new tires in last night so I will have them mounted in the next day or so
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#13
08-23-2006, 03:31 PM
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Blue66-
Attached are the picture of my new rear stance using Eaton custom springs with a 2" lift and KYB gas shocks (replacing the too short Edelbrock Classic IAS ones). Any questions, let me know. Jeff
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1966 GTO Coupe(#1845), AT, PS, PB, Nightwatch Blue 389 built by Gaydosh Performance - .040 over, 670 heads, 4bbl 750 Holley Double Pumper, Edelbrock Performer intake, Howards CAM and lifters, Scorpion roller rockers, TRW rods and pistons, Doug's headers, new TH350 with shift kit & 2000 stall, 8.2" rear with Auburn carrier & 3.55 posi Richmond gears http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2240898/1966-pontiac-gto/ |
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#14
08-23-2006, 04:09 PM
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winbub,
Are the springs the same ones that the GeeTO Tiger has on? Part # MC 1251 I just installed the MC 1251 on my 66. It looks like it sits close to yours. I wish mine would sit up a little higher in the rear. They are stiffer and a little taller than stock. Taking a second look. Yours sits a little higher in rear? I have edelbrock shocks on my 66. I have not had any problems. What size tires and rims are you running? fb66 |
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#15
08-23-2006, 05:09 PM
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Fullback-
These are Eaton Custom rear springs with a 2" lift. I don't have the part number handy. I am running 15x8 Wheel Vintique Rally II's on the rear with 235\60R15 BFG's. I replaced the body bushings as well...did you? |
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#16
08-23-2006, 05:11 PM
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I was gonna ask what size tires too.How much higher is the wheel lip than the top of the tires?My new tires are 235/60/15 on the front and 255/60/15 on the back.Heres aold pic of my car('86)
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#17
08-23-2006, 05:18 PM
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Blue-
I would say 1-2" above the top of the rear tire to the wheel lip. Did you change your body bushings as well? |
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#18
08-23-2006, 05:30 PM
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No not yet and they really need it!I think I will wait to replace the rear springs until I get the body mounts replaced.My Dad was doing this restoration for me while I was in Germany.(Army)Never could find replacement front springs so thats why it sits so low and he couldn't find ANY replacement rear springs so the guy jerry-rigged it!He used about a 2in high galvanized pipe for the springs to sit on!
 It worked Winbub,do you think my old car color is the same as yours?Looks like it |
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#19
08-23-2006, 06:38 PM
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Blue-
Yes, your old car color looks the same as my current car color. It is "GM Nightwatch Blue". I love the color and am repainting it using the same color. For springs, you can go with Eaton 2" lift rear springs and front springs from PY...that's what I did. The entire body bushing kit is available as well. |
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#20
08-23-2006, 07:14 PM
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winbub-
I am running 255x6 goodyears on my 66. cragar ss rims with 5" backspacing. I really need to change the body bushings. It sounds like a fun project that I will some how screw up. any good tips? fb66 This is an old picture with air shocks. I like the stance. It is lower now in the rear |
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