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04-13-2003, 03:23 PM
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4.5 sits high in rear end
Would the rear up sitting up high in the back most likely be caused by worn sub mounts?
Yes the front sits low and I like that look but the back sits really high and the tires in the back are angled out at the top causing the outside edge to wear. It wasn't handling very well in the rain yesterday and actually got a little loose on one curve. Is there an adjustment on the rear end? Thanks! Btw, definitely it is NOT equipped with rear compensator. . . I think 
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04-13-2003, 07:14 PM
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Mine sits too low up front too, and I DEFINITELY need new bushings. I have them, just haven't had time to get them in. Well, to be honest, I've not taken the time yet.
New mounts will raise the body about an inch, I think, so if it sits low after the new mounts are in, you probably have sagging front springs. I'm hoping that isn't the case, but will deal with it when I have to. The rear height is adjustable with rubber spring seats and the spring cup, also I believe there are several different spring rates for the car, you may have stiffer springs back there than you should. Tires should have just a little negative camber with a full tank of gas and two people in the rear, it may ride high enough with an empty tank to show a tiny bit of positive camber. Peter
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04-13-2003, 11:28 PM
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I THINK all 108 bodies had a rear compensator. If it's bad it would not exhert enough pressure to counter your springs and cause a jacked rear end. It could be disconnected as well. I assume you arent using tires too small? It'd cause wear on the outer edge and would make it look like a high rearend due to too much clearance between the well and tire.
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04-14-2003, 12:09 AM
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Mine has the spring type compensator. I researched it with a flashlight and a pair of sandals.
It has 195/75 R14's all around. I guess I'll see what happens after new sub mounts go in. Maybe I should put some bricks in the trunk so the rear tire doesn't wear through 
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