So I noticed this many months ago, but have been ignoring it: After lifting the rear of my 84 300D (floor jack under the diff), when I lower it back down the suspension sits about 3 inches higher than it should. Only after driving it a few miles (which requires going over several speed bumps to get out of my neighborhood) does it relax to where it should be.

The most noticeable effect is that after I've had the rear end lifted the rear camber is way off. (I've added vertical lines to make the positive camber more obvious in the lefthand picture; on the left is immediately after lowering the rear to the ground; on the right is after a quick drive around the neighborhood).



This seems to be a clear indication that something is not functioning correctly with the rear suspension that is causing it to not "relax" immediately to the proper level. Does this mean my trailing arm bushings are shot and binding somehow? Other problems? Any thoughts?

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