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: Sagging rear suspension


phipwood
Dec 1st, 03, 12:57 AM
All,
I have a 72 Chevelle SS, new Hotchkis suspension system, new polyeurathane bushings on front, and all front-end pieces have been replaced. The rear has new springs and shocks, but I have not replaced the rear bushings on upper and lower control arms.
Can worn bushings cause a side to sag an inch more than the other? The car sagged before I put the new springs and shocks as well. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

rick
Dec 1st, 03, 1:16 AM
Have you checked the body support bushings? If they are collapsed on 1 side, your car will lean.

phipwood
Dec 1st, 03, 1:18 AM
Thanks!
I'll check that. I should have thought of that before. What is better, rubber or eurathane body bushings?

jpete
Dec 1st, 03, 1:23 AM
Rubber will insulate against vibration more, urethane will give you more "feel" It depends on how you use the car.

Jeff