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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler View Post
But in your OP the thrust angle was way off. So assuming the center pinch bolt for the spring pack is offset from dead center; spring eye-to-eye, one spring is installed backwards which is easy to do. If the pinch bolt is designed to be centered, then one of two springs was manufactured incorrectly. Lastly if the protruding stud end is smaller diameter than the original, it would not fit snugly in the spring perch hole, allowing the rear axle to shift
I had it checked at the spring shop, he says he's done hundreds of 'trucks' similar to mine and never had any steering issues. He confirmed the springs are with 1/16", not perfect, but I can live with that.

I don't think the numbers I posted are 'way out', but they are out.

After more thought, I think it's all in the front. The rear thrust problem might make it crab-walk, but I don't think it can cause my issue.

The car has gone back to a better alignment shop, where the front can be inspected again.
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