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Topic: Will my front suspension 'settle'?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 08-11-2002 08:44 PM
   
Well, got the motor in today  The car has been without drivetrain for two years, it spent at least a year or that time without fenders or hood. Now that the motor and trans are back in, the front end is still up a bit high  . Ok, so the aluminum heads and manifold  gotta be worth 60-70 lbs, but will the coils settle some with time?
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4504
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 08-11-2002 09:42 PM
The front end will settle after it is on the road and the car has a few miles on it , and , has seen a bump or two. All coils will suffer a little bit of metal fatigue after they have been bounced around a bit. I had the same problem with my 68 coupe 200 6cyl. It took about 8 months but it sat down real nice and has a nice profile now. Don,t worry about it Todd , it will all work out and you will have a great looking car, and , from what I have seen of it , it already is a head turner. JOHN  ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6602
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-11-2002 10:09 PM
Also,It'll settle once you roll it a few feet. The suspension geometry with the wheels hanging is different than when there's weight on it, but the tires won't find their new home until it rolls.  SteveW
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1312
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 08-12-2002 03:06 PM
"Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'" -LBTodd, we're all counting the days with you What kinda transmission and rear-end do you have in your ride? Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-12-2002 08:10 PM
Yes, about an inch or two once you start moving it around. ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-12-2002 08:49 PM
Todd I hope it stays like it is,I've always liked the gasser look. SCOOP ------------------
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-13-2002 12:41 AM
Yup, what Steve and Steve say. ------------------
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