Hey folks, I'm having a problem with my '79 Berlinetta riding too low, with the drivers front tire rubbing the fender sometimes. I have checked the front end, and I replaced the old (worn out) center link, which helped some but did not fix the issue. My guess is I need new springs--any other suggestions? Also, I'm not sure if this is related, but I've got a really high thrust angle in the back--nothing is bent or broken, and I'm aligned up front, but I've got a drift to the right. I had thought this might be worn out bushing, perhaps? Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Joe

 

On a '79 you definately need new springs front and rear. A common issue is worn out subframe bushings. This will cuase thrust angle problems,also look at the rear spring pad insulator mounting the rearend to the springs they will be worn alowing the housing to shift. Modern alighnment equipment will show these problems with bad thrust angle. What are your specs set to after the alignment? If it's set to factory specs it will have way more camber than it needs and not enough caster to keep it stable.