MY 67 FB IS A LEANER!

Recently replaced the whole rear suspension on the 67 FB. Prior to touching the car we measured the fenders to ground distance so we knew the as is and found that the car sags on the drivers side about 3/4". After changing out the rear springs the car still sags 3/4" on the whole drivers side. I figured that maybe the front coils were shot especially from drivers getting in over that last 35+. I then measured the distance from the spring perch/shock base to the top of the shock tower expecting to see a significant difference but they were within 1/8" of each other. I just ordered new coils, insulators, perches, upper a-arms and shocks but I'm still not convinced that will solve the issue. Planning on maintaning the stock ride height.

My brand new tires rub on the drivers fender now, I'm bummed. I have the shelby drop already. The car does not appear to be damaged near the main spring or frame locations underside. I'm stumped. Would a front end alignment be the miracle cure? Any ideas?

I did loosen, drive and retighten a couple weeks back (per recommendations) but it made no difference. Relocating the weight distribution also made no significant difference either. The whole side is off the same amount front to back. By lifting up the front left fender via. muscle I can see the left rear come up almost the same amount. But when I lift up the rear fender, the front does not come up as much which leads me to believe that the issue is in the front end somewhere. Maybe something is twisted? I guess I'll replace the coils, etc.., get the front end aligned and then see where I'm at.

I can probably shim the top coil insulator (1" poly)with a poly stock insulator which will raise it just over 1/4". Then the difference would be negligable. I don't see what it would hurt since it would be under spring load and nested up in the top shock tower, no one would know the difference. Anyone ever tried that before? Bring on more ideas and lessons learned. I hope this dilemma isn't unique to me but with my luck, I wouldn't doubt it either. Thanks for your reply's.

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