58 400 ride height

Posted by happy On 2022/3/23 14:39:47

After a long term restoration, a 55 400 is nearly ready to hit the road again. One of the last issues that needs to be addressed is a difference in side to side height. After following the recommended checks in the June 17, 1955 service bulletin, it seems in order to correct the left side being 2” lower than the right it will be necessary to replace a load arm link.
When the car was dissembled it was noticed that there were no grooves on either link. No notice was taken of any height difference at that time. Now that the car has been reassembled, and the gas tank nearly empty, the measure on the left side is 8” and on the right side is 10”. The driver’s seat was badly worn after approximately 36,000 miles. The milage was confirmed by a lack of a ridge ring. The torsion bar may have taken a set. Because of the rather large 2” difference it would seem that the left link needs to be #4 (part number 445907)?? Would this be correct?? Any, comments, suggested would be deeply appreciated.
Happy