Question on Front Suspension - Help

[maclonchas]

OK Folks I have tightened down all the front end suspension components according to the torque specifications. I have lubed all the zero fittings and when I try and move either side of the front suspension, all I get is lifting of the entire frame. The rear IRS does have some flex before the whole Frame lifts. Am I doing something wrong. Here are few shots of the front suspension:

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Some more pictures:

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Thanks for the help

Bill

[JohnK]

The springs are 500 lb/in (IIRC) so without an engine in you're not going to get much suspension travel. Try disconnecting the coilover or backing out the adjusting collar all the way, and the suspension should move.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Looks like you have your springs cranked down extra tight. At the typical 4-4 1/2" ride height you should show around 2 3/4" of the threaded sleeve above the adjustment ring. The upper and lower control arms as well as the tie rods will all be pretty much horizontal and parallel.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=184913&d=1685048631

Remember too that these cars are tightly sprung and pushing on the front or rear doesn't result in much movement---it's not like when we were kids and would jump on the bumper of Dad's Buick and could make it move half a foot up and down :D

Jeff

[maclonchas]

Jeff,

Thanks. I will see if I can get some movement on the collar of the springs in the AM.

Bill