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Thread: Rear end problem
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10-05-2013 #1
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Rear end problem
i might have a problem with my rear end in my 1976 camaro. so i drove it around my house today but when i parked i was kneeling down looking at the rear and noticed that the rear end it more to the left than the right. the tire to the left side is closer to the fender than the right side. im hoping its nothing serious but i had to see what people would say here.
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Nick
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10-06-2013 #2
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Rear end problem
How much is the delta (difference side to side?)
Also, are the spring / shackle bushings worn?
Thx.
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10-06-2013 #3
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The alignment of the rear axle on a leaf spring rear suspension relies on the integrity of the leaf spring mounting hardware (i.e. the shackles, bushings and bolts) and the chassis frame channels. This also assumes the leaf springs are straight and not damaged. A thorough inspection of the condition and geometry of these items should reveal the source of the problem.
Hope some of this info helps.
Jim
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10-07-2013 #4
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I don't know about the 2nd gens but it was common in the first gen Camaros and the 3rd gen Nova's. Especially towards the end of the line for the first gen's with the 8.2 rear. Mine was off almost 3/8's of an inch. The 72 Nova rear end I have in the car now is off about the same. I can actually measure the difference spring mount to axle flange from one side to the other. I kinda think the tooling might have gone out of whack at the factory over time and they figured it was no big deal with the skinny factory tires.
Matt H.
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