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04-08-2004, 17:57	#1 (permalink)
Brent79 EB wagon Join Date: May 2002 Location: 8 Mile Plains, Brisbane Posts: 932	Wagon clearance problems Hi guys, Have a problem thats developed with the wagon. When i get a few people in it, there is a rubbing/grinding noise coming from the gearbox/tailshaft area. Sounds like its scraping under the car! Car is lowered with 2" blocks and kings lows. Havent had this problem before now and its only just developed! whats going on here? Are my leaf springs dying? Ta Brent __________________ EB1 3.9L MPI Falcon Wagon with converted T5 / Pacemaker & 2.5" Redback sports exhaust / 2" lowered blocks at the rear, Kings lows up front / ED Tickford Head and Cam / K&N panel filter with XH intake Snorkel / Full EL Fairmont interior with woodgrain 89 EA1 3.9L TBI Falcon Sedan with 3 speed auto / currently being upgraded...

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04-08-2004, 23:26

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old_mate

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Re: Wagon clearance problems

Yep sounds like it

tailshaft is hitting the floor. Stiffer springs should help

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04-09-2004, 00:36	#3 (permalink)
galapogos01 - Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Age: 32 Posts: 1,675	Re: Wagon clearance problems ive heard the same about the floor. some people bash the floor up around the transmission tunnel to gain enough clearance.

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