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The leaning 1974

Posted: 4/30/02 1:12pm Message 1 of 12
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jacksonville, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray
I have an 1974 T-top with 350 auto. Replaced the rear leaf spring and all hardware. 4 new shocks. The bushings in the front end seem to be in good shape but the whole car is leaning to the drivers side. There is good 1" to 2" differance in the clearance. The driver side is very low. When I removed the old leave spring there was a homemade spacer in the driverside bolt. Any suggestions would be great.


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The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/5/02 8:19am Message 2 of 12
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TOLEDO, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1981
I have a 1981 coupe with the same problem, repalced the rear spring had the fronts checked, and all 4 shocks. I even tried spacers in the front driver spring, made no difference. I'm ready to take it to the local corvette speciallity shop. Please help us.


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The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/5/02 8:59am Message 3 of 12
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jacksonville, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray
I am on my way now to tear down the front end now. Replacing everything including springs. Should take me about a week, I will let you know if it makes a differance. thanks for the reply.


The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/12/02 11:52am Message 4 of 12
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|jumpy| Well I am done with the front end. She has all new parts including tires and slotted rotors. It improved the lean some but still has a tilt to it. The only thing left is the body mounts. Going to take a rest break and drive awhile before replacing them. |jumpy|


The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/13/02 8:31pm Message 5 of 12
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Thanks for the info, Im going to try to take the leaning 81 to the shop this weekend. I'll let you know what they say.


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The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/24/02 8:47am Message 6 of 12
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NASHVILLE, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 CE./ 1974 coupe
Check body mounts , changed mine out fixed the problem. |hammer|


The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/24/02 11:47am Message 7 of 12
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Eastern part of, CT - USA
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
You should measure the distance from the frame to the ground along the rocker panels on both sides. That will tell you if the frame has a twist or if the body mounts are shot. Joe


The leaning 1974

Posted: 5/24/02 11:51am Message 8 of 12
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
It might also be where the body mounts attach to the body - they can rust out and allow the body to sag. A big washer can be used as a temporary fix. Joe


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Posted: 6/3/02 9:47pm Message 9 of 12
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Change the body mounts. It should eliminate the problem


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Posted: 6/9/02 11:54pm Message 10 of 12
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moro, IL - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
|QUOTE|RJgrind said: I have an 1974 T-top with 350 auto. Replaced the rear leaf spring and all hardware. 4 new shocks. The bushings in the front end seem to be in good shape but the whole car is leaning to the drivers side. There is good 1" to 2" differance in the clearance. The driver side is very low. When I removed the old leave spring there was a homemade spacer in the driverside bolt. Any suggestions would be great.|/QUOTE|



I see a lot of suggestions, but what is the real answer? Have you tried all the different things offered? I remember seeing something on another site, about the same problem, but I don't remember the fix. I'll see if i can find it again....


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