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1970 Eldo suspension question

Started by Stan, March 02, 2005, 01:23:21 PM

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Stan

March 02, 2005, 01:23:21 PM
My 70 Eldo rides very hard.  New air shocks on the back and new monroes on the front.  Car had been in storage for 18 years.  Could the springs be defunct?  Any ideas why it rides so hard?
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Porter 21919

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March 02, 2005, 01:47:25 PM
Are the tires 18 plus years old ?

Stan

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March 03, 2005, 08:28:06 PM
No, the tires are steel belted radials one year old and balanced.
Can the springs get old and make for hard riding?  I would thnk, the opposite, they would just get more springy.

Andrew 10642

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March 03, 2005, 09:02:07 PM
Stan,

I added a leaf to my 67 Eldo.  Does yours have the original monoleaf rear spring?  If not, maybe inter-leaf friction.  If original, the rear spring shouldnt be the issue.

The torsion bar front is adjustable, but only based on ride height.  Quite frankly, I had steel belted radials on the car that rode like crap, and until I put Michelins on it, the ride did not improve.  

Also, keep the PSI relatively low (30-32), but not in the twenties.

Hope this helps

George

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March 04, 2005, 07:10:01 AM
Check the suspension arm bushings, upper and lower, back and front.
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