Hotchkis

[HOTSIX]

Last winter I bought the Hotchkis Susp F+R springs 'cause mine were worn out. I have also recently replaced the shocks and struts.

After a complete front end rebuild (Moog: ball joints, tie rods ends, links, bushings, idler arm etc) I installed the springs. The rear sits way too low now...and the front sits way high on the pass side. I have to rotate the spring on the pass side so it is seated correctly (I installed it wrong) but it is sitting so high that I have doubts that will cure the problem!

I also have Southside Machine bars installed. I have not reinstalled the anti-roll bar or front sway bar yet.

Any suggestions???

 

[83ttypecooled]

Hi,
Hit a couple of potholes and the spring will probably seat itself. Just kidding! I have had an instance or two when ride height changed after spring replacement,and what else can cause it besides the springs themselves? Hotchkis or not, it is true. I know it's a lot of work, but I would pull them off and replace with oe. Bushings can cause a lean, be sure you don't tighten the contral arms until you are somewhere in the vicinity of the at rest position. These cars all lean to the right a bit when old and worn. I'm lazy, or would have replaced my control arm bushings a long time ago. Maybe stabilizer bushings, or the bar itself, can cause this as well. Good luck figuring it out!