Rebuilt '69 Valiant front end
I recently had my 1969 Valiant's front end completely rebuilt at a reliable, highly referred local auto shop which specializes in old classic's work using a PST front end kit. (Rubber bushings, not the polygraphite). It really tightened up my steering ratio and handles the bumps in the road much better. My only concern is that when rebuilding the front end it lowered my front end stance about 1-2 inches. When I questioned the mechanic about it he said the rake on the car was because there were two too many leaf springs (5) - two new heavy duty and 3 thinner original stock) on the rear suspension which were added a few years ago. Told me the car's stance could be leveled out by removing a couple of the rear leaf springs. I'm confused though as it was level before the front end rebuild. Attaching before and after photos. The first two photos are before the front end rebuild and the last two are after. Appreciate any thoughts, likes or dislikes. Thanks
I recently had my 1969 Valiant's front end completely rebuilt at a reliable, highly referred local auto shop which specializes in old classic's work using a PST front end kit. (Rubber bushings, not the polygraphite). It really tightened up my steering ratio and handles the bumps in the road much better. My only concern is that when rebuilding the front end it lowered my front end stance about 1-2 inches. When I questioned the mechanic about it he said the rake on the car was because there were two too many leaf springs (5) - two new heavy duty and 3 thinner original stock) on the rear suspension which were added a few years ago. Told me the car's stance could be leveled out by removing a couple of the rear leaf springs. I'm confused though as it was level before the front end rebuild. Attaching before and after photos. The first two photos are before the front end rebuild and the last two are after. Appreciate any thoughts, likes or dislikes. Thanks
