f-body lean problem

[David Pozzi]

Originally Posted by Y-TRY

My '68 has the same problem, always has. Before and after all new suspension and bushings. I suspect it's a problem in the subframe of mine and the body panels were built on top of it (thus, they all look even). I've also posted this question on a couple places and it seems to be a mystery with many 1st gen owners.

Sweet car, BTW. White smoke, white car... a match made in heaven. Now get a couple turbos and you can do that at 70mph!

Before measuring ride heights, bounce the suspension on each end of the car. The driver sitting in the left side then getting out will cause the car to take a set on that side, friction in the suspension can hold that side down a little and if you don't bounce each end releasing on the up stroke, your heights will be low on the left. New shocks can be pretty sticky, the seals have a lot of friction, some polly bushings can really stick the suspension. It would be good if you can scale the car and see if the left side is heavier, the left allready has the steering box and driver controls, if the heater, battery and spare tire are removed, the pass side get's lighter than the driver's side.
David

[TravisB]

Originally Posted by ill steez

no, i replaced the original suspension with the global west arms, and the qa1 coilovers... and i dont think the car sat crooked at all at first. and im PRETTY sure that the springs are the same height and rate... but again thats something i should probably check up on. thanks

well....hmmmmm it must be in the subframe somewhere. Come to think of it my dad had a fisrt gen that leaned to the p/s....we never did figure it out!

[TravisB]

Originally Posted by Y-TRY

Now get a couple turbos and you can do that at 70mph!

you aren't right in the head.....

[ArisESQ]

thanks guys. i have a feeling it IS the subframe... maybe ill be giving wayne due a call about this replacement clip.