Re: IML: Raising the Rear

["Tom Scott" <shelbyguy@xxxxxxx>]

Paul,
I have the original springs on my 60 and I have that'very annoying 
vibration' during accleration.  The transmission guy told me he thought the 
the drive shift was hitting the floor because of sagging springs.  The 
springs are just about flat.  In you experience, does this sound like the 
proper diagnosis?  I was actually turning into the parking lot of the spring 
place last October when the power steering hose ruptured so springs moved 
down a bit on the priority list.
Thanx
Tom
60 Crown
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Raising the Rear


Raising a 1956 through 1966 Imperial rear to above stock hieght changes
the second drive shaft angle. On '56 through at least '62, and possibly
the others as well, this usually creates a very annoying vibration
during acceleration. Some of this can be alleviated by removing the
stack of shims undereneath the carrier bearing housing. Doing that
makes the angle incorrect when there are passengers in the back seat. I
question the need to raise the car. It was designed to be a particuar
hieght for both appearance and handling reasons.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: tumanycars@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 17 May 2007 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Several problems

Rear leaf springs can be obtained from Eaton (www.eatonsprings.com).
Last fall I priced a set of springs for a 63 Imperial. The price was
around $459.00. I have not yet purchased them but have bought springs
from Eaton for other cars. They make the springs to your
specifications. I have had springs made to raise the vehicle above
stock height.

Ray
2-63 convertibles


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