1985 Other Dodge Models "sagging"

Tiny
THESHADOW66
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  • 1985 DODGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 153,000 MILES
Hello, I have a 1985 Dodge 600 Convertible. Whenever an average weighed person (i.E. 140lbs, give or take) sits in the back or when I load the trunk up with anything heavy the back side of the car sags down significantly. Then when I drive at high speeds (i.E. 40+ in this case) and if I hit a bump something scratches BADLY because of the sagging. What is it that is causing this? And how much would it cost to fix?

Thank you.
Monday, October 13th, 2008 AT 5:38 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

I believe you have struts on the rear of that car. If so, you need to purchase a heavy duty coil spring for the strut assembly. The orig ones were not that strong when they were new, and over the years they just got worse.
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Friday, March 20th, 2009 AT 4:57 PM

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