After putting OER 1967 springs on the front with my Competition Engineering shocks, the passenger side sits about 1/4" lower than the driver side. After getting it aligned the problem is still there. Is it possible that the spring is upside down, or does that not matter with old cars?

Could I install a spring spacer on just the passenger side in order to get the 1/4" clearance that I need.

As a result of this the tire rubs on the passenger side and not the driver. I am running 225/60/15's and 2" drop spindles.

Any thoughts on what could be causing the problem

Upside down spring, suspension set up incorrectly or manufacturer defect?

Any thoughts are appreciated

Did you by chance install the springs differently, meaning the double roll up on one side and the double roll down on the other? Were the springs installed in their perches on the LCA and the shock tower? Also, did you tighten your suspension while under load and not on the jack stands? You need to tighten your UCA's and LCA's while under load to prevent binding.

You may want to reconsider your drop spindles. They do not mate well with first gens. Do a search on here and you'll get enough info to pull yours off and put drop springs on instead. Been there, done that.

I had this problem with my 69.Turns out one spring was not turned and seated properly in the upper spring seat.I dropped the LCA and rotated the spring and the problem was solved.

I think a 1/4" is well within spec., even when new. If it's that close to the tire it's likely the 1/4" isn't going to help when the car is loaded and/or the springs sag some (which they will).

I will have to check how the spring is seated in the perch. I didi not tighten the suspension under load.

Thanks for the info

I had to do one side of mine three darn times before I got it seated CORRECTLY!!

What a pain.

pdq67

I will have to check how the spring is seated in the perch. I didi not tighten the suspension under load.

Thanks for the info

Many people make the mistake of thinking the LCA is the perch to worry about...and it's not. The tail of the spring must be oriented to sit in a "groove/stop" up in the shock tower. You can see it with a flashlight, which is a good idea to use while installing.

Other than that, as go2fast said, 1/4" ain't nothing to worry about.

And to add, viewing the frame from the top by the upper control arm, there is a 3/8 inch hole. The spring end should be in view of the hole, regardless where it sits in the lower control arm.

I agree, a 1/4 inch difference is acceptable.

Same here on the 3 times a charm getting the spring seated correctly. I used one of those internal compressor clamps while the spring was in place. I cranked pressure on the tool until it came up through the upper shock hole. That is where it became a pain in the A## because of the bend in the spring the tool will hit the top and push the spring off center. Once through the hole I felt the spring move some and then I rotated it side to side until it hit that spring end stop on the upper perch. Once you get to this point loosen the tool and remove it. Take a flashlight and look up through the LCR shock hole and you will be able to see if the spring is in the correct place.

I had just finished doing this last week and you can see it in my sig pictures if you like.

Good luck with your project.

He, He!!

A 30" long crowbar helps!

Sucker will go "SPROUNG"!!!! Once it find's it's seat.........

pdq67