'69 Bee - Rear ride height about 1 inch higher on passenger side

[MikeyM]

Hi all,

The rear end is about an inch higher on the passenger side. The front is about 1/4 inch higher on the same side. I know the original springs have never been changed but it looks pretty level/good, looking at it from either side, and the ride is very nice. In reading posts and looking for replacement springs, I've seen some places list specific left and right sides, sometimes with additional leafs, while others don't and simply list the same part number for both sides. Considering I'm a 250 lb dude, I was considering swapping the leaf springs from driver to passenger side and vice versa to see if it will sit level while I sit in it. Just wondering if you all think this would be worth it or should I just get new springs?

Thanks,
Mikey

 

[pnora]

Level the front and then see where the rear sits.

 

[MikeyM]

Thanks, sounds good. I've never adjusted torsion bars so should I go a hair high on the drivers side to compensate for my weight? And should I have that side of the front end off the ground?

 

[hunt2elk]

Definitely get the weight off the front wheels before adjusting your torsion bars. I about got seriously hurt before learning that lesson.