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m38 sagging on rear driver side

 
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djalohr
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:41 am    Post subject: m38 sagging on rear driver side Reply with quote

so after mounting my tub i realized that the driver side in the rear is a lot lower then the passenger side, this is because of the leaf spring right? the shock is compressed almost 2 inches more on driver side then passenger.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:22 pm    Post subject: m38 sagging on rear driver side Reply with quote

See this link it may help http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6122
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unlike some other manufacturers Willys did not try to use a different spring rate between sides to correct for the left hand weight bias which is due to the engine offset, gas tank location and Spare gas can rack and driver's weight. So even with a brand new set of springs you will find some small degree of left weight bias. Make sure the left and right spring shackles and pivots are well lubed and free to swivel. A sticky shackle can cause that issue as well.

If swapping the left rear spring with the right rear spring makes no difference then simply lower the right spring by adding a spacer between the spring pack and the mount pad.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks, helpful as always!!!
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