I bought this car a few months back and am working on correcting things that the previous owner(s) did to it. One of the things that has bugged me since day one, is the stance. I've always thought that the rear set just a touch too low for my taste. My buddy thinks it looks good. I had ESPO +1 springs on my last A body so maybe that has something to do with it. Right now it has six leafs on each side and they appear to have been replaced at some time.
When I took it to the alignment shop yesterday, I got a chance to look at the springs with the tires off but the weight loaded on the rear end. This is what the leafs look with weight on them.
My question is, shouldn't a proper leaf spring retain it's arch even under load? It may be difficult to see in the pic above, but they are bending the other way. I had planned on replacing them but it wasn't high on my priority list until yesterday. What do you all think? Let 'em ride or get them out of there? Thanks!
When I took it to the alignment shop yesterday, I got a chance to look at the springs with the tires off but the weight loaded on the rear end. This is what the leafs look with weight on them.
My question is, shouldn't a proper leaf spring retain it's arch even under load? It may be difficult to see in the pic above, but they are bending the other way. I had planned on replacing them but it wasn't high on my priority list until yesterday. What do you all think? Let 'em ride or get them out of there? Thanks!
