[DeTomaso] Ride height

[Forest Goodhart]

Don,
The problem would not be with the shocks themselves but rather the springs 
mounted on them. I had the same experience as Will and drove with one of the 
thinner front spacers on the left rear for 13 years with no issues.
Forest




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From: Don Franck <panteradon at gmail.com>
To: michael at michaelshortt.com
Cc: DeTomaso Forum <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 11:24:12 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ride height

Thanks, I suppose it is worth a try.  anyone know about new shocks?  cost?
where to buy???



On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 12:23 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com <
michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree with Mike on this one, see if the shocks are indeed the problem.
>
> If they are, then replacing all four with regular shocks is a less
> expensive alternative than more $$ adjustable shocks unless you are looking
> for the performance advantage as well.
>
> Simply changing them side to side should quickly indicate whether the
> shocks are the culprit, if not, then you'll need to look at other causes,
> better to know what the problem is exactly before you start throwing money
> at it.
>
> Michael
>
>
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>  On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Don Franck <panteradon at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>  Wow, an underwhelming response.  I suppose I am the first to experience
>> this
>> condition.
>>
>> Don
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 11:10 AM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > In a message dated 10/22/10 9 04 54, panteradon at gmail.com writes:
>> >
>> >
>> > I just measured my car and I am a full inch lower on the drivers side.
>> > Should I assume the only real way to fix this is with ride height
>> > adjustable
>> > shocks?
>> >
>> > What is the recommended shock?  Where should I get them?
>> >
>> > Thanks for any suggestions.
>> >
>> >
>> > The budget idea would be to swap your existing shocks side-to-side and
>> see
>> > if that makes any difference?
>> >
>> > Mike
>>
>>
>>
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