Springs and shocks

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  1. FordWagonNut1979

    FordWagonNut1979 New Member

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    So I did some trading with another A body guy here in IL. He wanted my BFG's and he had rear springs. Since my wagon had saggy butt.....it made sense to just do a trade. Went to the parts store, got some shocks, and a spring compressor.......

    BTW: I did this on my '78 Country Squire last year, it was a lot more easy than the Buick.


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    Left: HD "new" and Right: original '73.

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    Original brake line. Why I love dry desert Calif cars!

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    And the aftermarket rear anti sway bar. It was being cranky, making sounds like a turn of the century house.


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    Saggy butt all gone. Nice.
     
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    Good job, wagnut.(y) From what I can see, that Buick now has a great stance.:yup:
     
  4. FordWagonNut1979

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    Yep guys, it has a normal height/stance now.....

    NOW I can reaim my new headlamps!
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