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L to R Variation in Droop Angle
I measured 39 degrees on the right and 35 on the left. Car level and everthing including trailing arm were disconnected from the torsion plate. Judging from the color of grease one of the torsion bars had been removed/replaced by a previous owner. The bars are stock at 24.1 mm. Is a 4 degree variation unusual from side to side? The car was level within 1/4" before starting the project.
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09-04-2006, 02:33 PM
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Not sure if that is normal but there would definitely be a variation if the car was Corner Balanced with the drivers weight. That seems backwards? the drivers side would normally be a little lower than the other. in droop. I have stiff T bars in mine I cant remember for sure but one side was a little different than the other.
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09-04-2006, 03:23 PM
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Walt,
Something is wrong, big time. A 4 degree difference in droop angle translates to over 1 inch difference in left to right height. Actually 1.29 inches. Each degree is .32288" at the rear wheels. That is if both sides are running the same size bar with equal wear. You mentioned one of the torsion bars appears to have been removed/replaced by the previous owner. Time to do further investigation. Likely the bars don't match, if the car was level and your angle readings are accurate.
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