75 delta 88 Rear end sits uneven

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Old August 22nd, 2013, 10:50 AM
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75 delta 88 Rear end sits uneven

Driver side Rear end sits uneven have replaced springs, shocks .. It's annoying to look at its about a 3/4in difference on rear driver side.. Any idea on what else to look at? Thanks
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Old August 22nd, 2013, 12:13 PM
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1975 Chassis Service Manual, Figure 3.69, states, "Tolerance: Side to side +1/2" to -3/4" (Max difference 3/4")."

Don't be so picky.

If it really drives you crazy, put a 1/2" to 3/4" shim under the low spring.

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Old August 22nd, 2013, 12:28 PM
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It could be a front spring causing this also.
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Old August 22nd, 2013, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MDchanic
1975 Chassis Service Manual, Figure 3.69, states, "Tolerance: Side to side +1/2" to -3/4" (Max difference 3/4")."
I was thinking that that 3/4" difference might actually be within spec.

I held my thumb and forefinger 3/4" apart and then tried to decided if I'd notice that size difference in ride height from 10 feet or 50 feet or whatever feet away. I think the answer would be that I wouldn't have noticed it unless it was pointed out to me, and then it would forever bug me.
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Old August 27th, 2022, 06:20 AM
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My car was the same.

I know this is an old thread but I thought I would post in case someone else was curious. I have a 1975 Delta Convertible. I changed the original shocks and springs and have the same 3/4" inch difference in the rear. It did raise the rear about an inch though.
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