CUTLASS Possible suspension binding problem

[565bbchevy]

i think the noise driving with that spool will be more than that locker.

That noise would be your inside tire screaming for it's life every time you attempt to make a turn.

 

[GBodyscuffle]

Surprisingly no rubbing inside the tires. The outside however is different story. Hopefully going to take care of that tomorrow.

I wonder if it needs new springs. Because the whole car leans to the right side sitting still with nobody in it. I dont think its a binding issue since its been like that since I brought the car home when I bought it.

 

[Turbo Zach]

Wait till you push a car with slicks and a spool. Real fun!

 

[fleming442]

As UNGN mentioned, how do you have a spool with no rear bar? If you put a rear antiroll bar in, it will keep the body more level, and transfer more into understeer opposed to body twist.

 

[UNGN]

If the right side is currently taller than the left at rest, that is fine (unless its due to the body/frame twisted). If the left side is taller than the right, that is not going to be good.

The right side (passenger) tire unloads during launch and works better if preloaded (ie a taller/stiffer spring/vs a shorter/softer spring). If it starts out unloaded, it will only get worse from there.

 

[GBodyscuffle]

Hey guys. Sorry I havent replied to anyone sooner, been busy all week and didnt get a chance to work on the car any until today.

I started by loosening my suspension up in the rear. Then I added a new set of OEM rear springs from MOOG. I think the springs made a HUGE difference so far just in the ride quality and stability of the ride. And im pretty sure Ive eliminated my binding issue. Car turns full lock both ways without any body roll sitting still like before. Think I may need to loosen my suspension up and check it one more time to be sure. The bolts have lock nuts on them. What do you guys recommend for the torque specs?