Yesterday, while I was under the white 1969, I saw something that I just can't walk away from.

I am not sure how this would happen but both rear springs were off location and hung up on the frame.

The right side wouldn't even lower all the way.

The car was on stands with the floor jack was on the centre of the differential.

Using my other frame and the 2+2 spring, I lined up the spring and determined that both springs were actually rotated 180 degrees.

The lower, final coil of the spring should point towards the opposite front wheel.

They actually pointed to the rear.

The top coil fits in a slot in the frame.      

If not seated, it will arc the spring.

I took from what I learned from the convertible and the first thing I did was remove the bolt from the flex line that attaches it to the differential bracket.

I wrecked the original line on the convertible.(there is a sticky about finding a new line)

Then, I loosened but did not remove the lower spring bolts.

Removed the shock bolt, I only worked on one side at a time.

I also removed the upper control arm bolt for extra space.

I slowly lowered the differential until I could wiggle the spring.

With only a little space, you can rotate the spring and feel the right spot to seat it.

Now the fit is better.

Rinse and repeat 

However, the shocks have seen better days with one seized.

Sorry to my other car, New AC Delco Golds now on this car.

The yellow ones will be used on the project until the bodyweight is on the frame as Kevin has suggested.

The car now sits at least one inch higher and that ear shattering clunking is gone !

Test drove it.

It's almost as fun as that convertible now