What's the condition of the upper control bushings of your 60? These can cause
the car to wonder. Its also possible that the steering gear may need some
adjustment. That can cause impresise steering.
I had done all that on my 68 sedan. After I replaced the bushings, it was like
I was driving a different car. My 68 LeBaron still needs t steering gear box
adjustment, but the cruise control is in the way!
D^2
Quoting imperialman <imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> Greetings everyone
> . All things being equal ,how would the ride, steering ,and handling compare
> between a 60 and 67 Imperial?.
> I know that they both have torsion bars up front with leaf springs on the
> rear, but is that where the similarities end?
>
> The reason I ask is that my 67 Crown Coupe handles ,corners and takes bumps
> surprisingly well for such a large car.
>
> By contrast my 60 will bounce a bit or "float " over bumps.
> Not a terrible bounce ,but much different than my 67
>
> Also though there doesn't seem to be anything specifically wrong with the
> steering on my 60, it does take more concentration while driving to keep it
> in its intended lane.
>
> Is this normal ?.
>
> I do know that my 60 has helper springs over the
> rear shocks.
> Would this cause it to bounce?
>
> Is it realistic to compare ( or expect) the same ride and handling from my 60
> as my 67?
> Thanks in advance
> Clay Smith
> 67 Crown coupe
> 60 Custom
>
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