Garick

I've got an appointment with a shop this week to have the ride height set and get corner weighing and alignment done. I know that my car is very difficult to settle back down after the wheels have been off the ground.

Is it possible with a drive on lift or alignment rack to adjust the springs without un-weighting the suspension? Otherwise I think its pointless to try to do it all in one day.

beerkat

When I had my car cornered balanced by David Farmer it was done on a drive on lift. I sat in the car while he did the work. The ride height was changed as the car was balanced. Others know more than me but I do no think that you can corner balance the car with the wheels hanging in the air.

sperkins

That really depends on your front adjusters. If they are stock, chances are they're not going to be able to adjust them with the suspension loaded. I've been able to do it in the past on other's cars with a lot of PB Blaster, swearing and bloody knuckles, but it is very hard to do. One car I worked on recently was a northern transplant and the adjusters were so badly rust welded that I had to remove the entire spring to break them free.

Best thing you can do is replace those stock adjusters with Hardbar delrin ones (adjustments can be easily made). If that's not an option, go ahead and start soaking them with your favorite penetrating oil now before you head to have the work performed.