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here I am again with a Problem.
It seems that my front end is too low and not level with the rear. As a fact it probably should be about 3" higher. the way it sits now the wheels touch the inner part of the front fender when turned either way.
What is the best way to make it higher? I was first thinking that the torsion will raise it when engager, but it does not. oh, the torsion works fine as it does engage when weight is put on the back.
any good idea where to start?
as always any hint of advice is helpful
Walter

How long have you owned the car? Does the bottom of the skirt split the center of the hubcap?

Walter,
Have you tried what is recommended in this bulletin?
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/STB/55T-1.pdf

Or this one?
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/STB/55T-53.pdf

I believe you have a Caribbean and in addition to those bulletins mentioned think the most appropriate bulletin for what you describe is 56T-1.packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/STB/56T-1.pdf

Since indexed bars are not available I would look to the front load links and see which ones you have. If they are already at max 4 5/8 or having 4 grooves then possibly the adjustable links would provide a bit more windup. Believe yours is a 55 and don't think the adjustable links are available for 55s so you will probably have to make your own as Craig shows on his Panther site. Once you increase the windup so it is not sitting on the bumpers then adjust the level as best you can with the control switch turnbuckle.

What HH56 said. It fixed it for my 55 Pat.

1956packardpanther.com/Panther/adjLinks.html

Simple machine shop modification.

Craig

If the skirt does not split the hubcap in the center then your turnbuckle needs adjusted. There may be nothing wrong or worn - it is just out of adjustment.