Hi,
I have a CSX8000 with a rear transverse spring assembly that seems off center. The rear tires are shifted slightly towards the drivers side of the rear fenders. This is causing rubbing on the inner rear fender on the drivers side. The tires are 215/60-R15 Avons on OE wire wheels, and could reasonably be considered just a little large for the car. That said, if the tires had equal clearance on each side, looks like they should be fine.
My plan is to (after exposing the spring assembly) loosen the u-bolts and shift the spring stack over a bit. Seems like it needs 1/2 - 3/4". Never having done this, and not finding any reference to manipulating the spring assembly, thought I might ask for any guidance or advice. For instance, it would not surprise me if there was a locating pin that makes this 'adjustment' not possible.
Second question. I would like to raise the rear of the car at least an inch. Seems like every trip we take involves a full trunk, and the car rides fairly low even without that. Scraping mufflers and so forth. Is adding a leaf, or re-arching the springs a choice anyone here has made? I am in Northern California, so finding a shop experienced with re-arching might be a challenge?
Thank you for reading this. Anything that makes the car more driveable is a win in my book!
I have a CSX8000 with a rear transverse spring assembly that seems off center. The rear tires are shifted slightly towards the drivers side of the rear fenders. This is causing rubbing on the inner rear fender on the drivers side. The tires are 215/60-R15 Avons on OE wire wheels, and could reasonably be considered just a little large for the car. That said, if the tires had equal clearance on each side, looks like they should be fine.
My plan is to (after exposing the spring assembly) loosen the u-bolts and shift the spring stack over a bit. Seems like it needs 1/2 - 3/4". Never having done this, and not finding any reference to manipulating the spring assembly, thought I might ask for any guidance or advice. For instance, it would not surprise me if there was a locating pin that makes this 'adjustment' not possible.
Second question. I would like to raise the rear of the car at least an inch. Seems like every trip we take involves a full trunk, and the car rides fairly low even without that. Scraping mufflers and so forth. Is adding a leaf, or re-arching the springs a choice anyone here has made? I am in Northern California, so finding a shop experienced with re-arching might be a challenge?
Thank you for reading this. Anything that makes the car more driveable is a win in my book!