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JEFFTATE
05-13-2005, 07:51 AM
I have a 69 Camaro that I am doing some Pro-touring style upgrades to.
I installed control arms with poly-graphite bushings, 700 lb. front springs, QA-1 adjustable front and rear shocks, American Racing torque thrust II wheels ,Pirelli P-zero tires,and a 1 1/8" front sway bar.
The rear springs,rear spring bushings, shackles, body mount bushings,etc. are stock/original.The 700 lb.front springs lowered the car about 2 inches,but the ride height is not even.The passenger side of the car is 1/2 inch higher than the drivers side.( Both front and rear ).
I've done some searching in this forum.Most of the posts on this subject are similar to mine. Maybe I have a binding front sway bar or sagging rear leafs? Would the rear leafs affect the front height also.Maybe my frame is off a bit?Does it sound like I'm on the right track?

David Sloan
05-16-2005, 04:08 AM
Hi Jeff
I think you are looking in the right direction, the rear springs can affect the front by sagging. Or you may have one of the front springs clocked wrong. the sway bar could also be at fault as well.
Have you checked the subframe bushing, they can also be a problem. Keep looking you will find it. Hope this helps!!!

bdoobie69
05-16-2005, 06:07 AM
Jeff,
Keep us posted on what you find. My 69 sits this exact same way. I am stumped on what to look into next. I will let you know if I come across something.

JEFFTATE
05-17-2005, 12:46 PM
I'm going to try rear springs and bushings first,then subframe bushings. I'll let you know what happens.