ride height
Drifting
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Ok, so i went and measured everything again. Left front is 27" exactly. Right front is 26 5/8". I measured the "J" height of the frame, i'm exactly 6 7/8" inches on both sides. (Manual says 8.68" so i'm about 2" lower than stock)
I can live with the 27" ride height, but the 26 5/8 worries me. If the frame J height is exactly the same on both sides, what do i need to do to raise the right front of the body up 3/8"?
I can live with the 27" ride height, but the 26 5/8 worries me. If the frame J height is exactly the same on both sides, what do i need to do to raise the right front of the body up 3/8"?
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Le Mans Master
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So where am i putting the shims? On just the front body mount, or a combination of mounts? Is it there a mount of some sort in front of the wheel that could be worn or a bumper mount that just needs adjusting? I'll have to crawl under there again and check all the mounts and see if one is rotted away 8 guess.
Melting Slicks
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So where am i putting the shims? On just the front body mount, or a combination of mounts? Is it there a mount of some sort in front of the wheel that could be worn or a bumper mount that just needs adjusting? I'll have to crawl under there again and check all the mounts and see if one is rotted away 8 guess.
Just out of curiosity, when you did your front end work, did you install a rubber isolator under both springs? When you put the spring in, did you make certain that the coil end was in its pocket?
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Le Mans Master
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I didn't put anything under the springs, there was nothing under them when I took them out. they are in the pockets correctly both sides.
my frame to ground clearance is equal to on both sides, 6 7/8" at the J height according to the manual. That's why I'm thinking it's the body that's too low on that side. that manual does say 1/4" off is acceptable, but I'm at 3/8" and would like to get it right.
my frame to ground clearance is equal to on both sides, 6 7/8" at the J height according to the manual. That's why I'm thinking it's the body that's too low on that side. that manual does say 1/4" off is acceptable, but I'm at 3/8" and would like to get it right.
Last edited by qwank; Mar 17, 2013 at 12:21 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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You may have to do some fine tuning to get the perfect height (it easy to make it shorter, not so easy to make it taller)
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Well I got both sides level by adjusting the right side bumper support (remember the frame was already level so I figured it had something to do with the body). Here's some quick pics with 8" bolts in the rear spring ends. Going with 18" Coys. Should I go with 9" bolts in the spring ends?
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I have 255/45ZR18's on 18x8" wheels with 4" rear spacing. Lowered the front end with 550lb springs and 8" bolts in the rear. All is good and has the stance and cornering I wanted for a fun cruising car. Centerline built the wheels for me and it did take 4-5 weeks.
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I love those Centerlines, But I don't think they would work well on my Car.
I'm going to end up going with 17" Torq Thrust PVD Chrome, since I can't wait until July for the Coys.
I'm going to go with a smaller tire since I'm using 17's now, 255/45R17. I think the 26" tire will look good with a 17" wheel going by what's been posted on here so far.
I'm going to end up going with 17" Torq Thrust PVD Chrome, since I can't wait until July for the Coys.
I'm going to go with a smaller tire since I'm using 17's now, 255/45R17. I think the 26" tire will look good with a 17" wheel going by what's been posted on here so far.
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The difference in the 17 and 18" tires is how I ended up going with the 18" wheel since my tires are within 1/2" of the factory height so no speedometer calibration needed for the tires. The Torq Thrust will look good.
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Le Mans Master
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I ended up ordering these 17x8" Rev classic 100 wheels since I really wanted grey centers.
http://www.rev-wheels.com/rev-wheel....=5838&cat=1270
I need to go to a 18 tooth speedo gear (currently have a 17 tooth) if I decide on the 26" tires.
http://www.rev-wheels.com/rev-wheel....=5838&cat=1270
I need to go to a 18 tooth speedo gear (currently have a 17 tooth) if I decide on the 26" tires.