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#21
03-05-2012, 11:49 PM
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Tom, it's the tires, they aren't very tall. Here's a tall tire.
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#22
03-06-2012, 11:30 AM
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sittin too low
I just measured 1969 Ram Air's convertible (which happens to be in my barn
 ) and it measures 27" in back/27.5" up front. Just what the chart said, 1/2" difference. Something not right on mine, aside from tire height. Thanks folks
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#23
03-06-2012, 04:51 PM
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It might be a '68 problem. You might want to sell that '68 and step up to a '69!
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69 GTO Judge, Liberty Blue/Parchment, RA3, 4-speed 69 GTO, Verdoro Green, Green, 400, 4-speed 69 Firebird 400, Starlight Black/Black, RA3, 4-speed, 611 RA Inlet |
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#24
03-06-2012, 08:38 PM
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No one is asking the most important question........how much fuel
was in the gas tank when the picture was snapped? If the tank was full, the stance is normal. If it was near empty, you've got a problem. With correct springs, these cars are slightly higher in the rear than the front with a low gas tank, and slightly lower in the rear than the front with a full tank.Ames sells Detroit Springs, which are the wrong height somewhere about 90 per cent of the time. Moog replacement springs will get you the exact correct height every time. |
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#25
03-06-2012, 08:46 PM
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#26
03-07-2012, 08:37 AM
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sittin too low
My front rocker height is good, according to chart below. My tires are 25" high, which 1" lower than the tires on the burgundy '69 that's pictured. So I think it just looks high up front. I'm going to order a set of Moog's and see what happens.
FYI, they're $67 with free shipping on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOOG-5401-Su...#ht_1314wt_931 Paid 2X that from Ames...and they may not be right? |
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#27
03-07-2012, 08:29 PM
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Keep us posted I am curious to see how the 5401 looks, I am looking to replace all 4 springs with Moog 5372 front, 5401 rear, and like you are concerned about the height.
thanks brian Last edited by BMS1; 03-07-2012 at 08:29 PM. Reason: missing info |
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#28
03-08-2012, 11:51 PM
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sittin too low
You bet...will have prior and post install info posted.
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#29
03-10-2012, 04:48 PM
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here is a pic of my car with Moog springs, with a half tank of fuel.
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#30
03-10-2012, 05:27 PM
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I look at my car overall and it looks low in the rear, but then I focus on just the rocker panel and it's more or less level. Either way, you're not the only one! |
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#31
03-10-2012, 08:30 PM
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sittin good now
Put the new spring in and got 1.50" difference. Good call GTOHURSTJUDGE! Big difference.Before and after pics coming
Now I just need to convince Ames to take thier springs back. |
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#32
03-10-2012, 08:33 PM
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sittin good now
Before spring and after.
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#33
03-11-2012, 01:11 PM
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Looks perfect now.......
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Frame off (resto mod) 68 GTO - 406, 0-deck, E-Head home port 87cc, TRW L2279F30, Comp. flat solid .577/.577 - 248/[email protected] 110LS. 700R4, Precision Industries 3 disc 10" lockup 3500rpm, Moser 9" 4.11, Detroit Locker. |
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