Sagging Rear Leaf Springs

The rear of the car sits lower than it should. Bottoming out over bumps. The rear end wallows and bounces.

Leaf springs lose their temper over decades. Cars that have been loaded heavily or towed sag faster. Broken individual leaves also reduce spring rate and ride height.

Re-temper the springs at a spring specialist ($100-200 per spring) or replace with new springs ($300-600 per pair). While you're at it, replace the rubber bushings in the spring eyes and shackles.