Rear end sagging and squeaking too

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Old July 19th, 2014, 09:27 PM
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Rear end sagging and squeaking too

I want to get it up an inch or two above factory height. Would station wagon or heavy duty sprigs do it?
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Originally Posted by davoaz
I want to get it up an inch or two above factory height. Would station wagon or heavy duty sprigs do it?
If your springs are original it is possible that they are sagging and new factory replacement spring will bring it up to the height you desire.

For example, I replaced my original front springs with Moog 5536 springs and they were about 2" shorter than the originals when sitting side by side but after installation the car's ride height was almost the same. after 40 years the springs are worn out and the car sits a lot lower than it does with fresh springs.
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I thought, finally a post my wife would want to read and benefit from.

Yes, station wagon springs will lift the car about 2-2.5 inches higher. You may also want to raise the front to get a correct desired stance. The squeaking could be shocks, control arm bushings, or lack of the factory spring isolator.
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