I installed a set of re-arched springs to raise the rear up a few inches. They are stock length, but the eye to eye measurement is slightly shorter due to the arch being tighter. Springs went in with no issues, new bushings and shackles. The problem is when I raise the car on my lift, the shackles spring up (hitting trunk floor), so when you lower the car you have to pry bar them back down before setting all weight on the wheels. Once weight is on the wheels it's no problem.
Not a big issue at home on my lift, but I'm concerned if I'm on the road and have to jack it up to change a tire. I'm sure they will spring up the wrong direction and laying on the side of the road trying to pry the shackle down isn't my idea of fun.
Anyone have thoughts on a possible solution other than lower springs (less arch)?
Today I tried loosening the shackle bolts, compressing the springs with straps and come along and re-tightening the shackle bolts. Al this to insure the rubber inserts weren't causing torque and twisting the shackles up. Not sure if it did any good, got to hot out and I came in the A/C for awhile!!!
I attached a few pics. Don't know if you can see it, but the pivot points are nearly vertical with full weight on springs. Actually in the first pic I plumbed the bolts with a level and the lower bolt is slightly foreword (about 1/4").
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