ride height
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Instructor
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From: freeport NY
ride height
I had the body off and the chassis completely apart. reconditioned the chassis, brake/fuel lines and springs and bushings. it seems to sit low on drivers front and high on pass rear. and high in general in the rear. no alignment done yet. not sure how many leafs are on the r/spring. is the alignment shop my first stop or should I make some adjustments myself. not many can balance a damn tire today.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi b,
Yes it appears something is going on with the rear suspension with the wheel/tire tilted to that degree AND the high ride height. The eccentric bolts at the strut rod's inner ends control that camber.
The ride height indicated on the TRIM HEIGHT sheet in the AIM indicates a dimension of just about 28" from the ground to the center of the wheel arch both at the front and rear.
Tire size affects this dimension since it's based on a F70-15 tire.
Can you have someone send you those dimensions presently and also a picture (or 2 or 3) of the rear suspension taken from behind and below?
After seeing them perhaps someone can offer some advice on how to proceed.
Regards,
Alan
Yes it appears something is going on with the rear suspension with the wheel/tire tilted to that degree AND the high ride height. The eccentric bolts at the strut rod's inner ends control that camber.
The ride height indicated on the TRIM HEIGHT sheet in the AIM indicates a dimension of just about 28" from the ground to the center of the wheel arch both at the front and rear.
Tire size affects this dimension since it's based on a F70-15 tire.
Can you have someone send you those dimensions presently and also a picture (or 2 or 3) of the rear suspension taken from behind and below?
After seeing them perhaps someone can offer some advice on how to proceed.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 21, 2016 at 07:21 PM.
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From: freeport NY
parts are just installed. nothing adjusted. had the shafts redone as well as the traing arms. brakes are all me as well as motor. everything now functions well. a/c and smog are next. underbody insulation and heat shields are in the box.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi b,
Car looks very nice in the picture!
It must be difficult for you to be away from it.
Yes the strut rod adjustment can have an affect on ride height as can new rubber bushings on the spring to t-arm bolts.
Regards,
Alan
Car looks very nice in the picture!
It must be difficult for you to be away from it.
Yes the strut rod adjustment can have an affect on ride height as can new rubber bushings on the spring to t-arm bolts.
Regards,
Alan
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 160
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From: freeport NY
thanks alan,
I have a 55 bel aire waiting paint and a 65 Biscayne that's 95% finished. all hot rodded. this one was a mess but I want to do ONE right. its a VETTE. HOT ROD ENOUGH. just got the factory radio with correct tag. found the correct base motor valve covers. date stamped smog pump, etc. the NCRS book is a BIG help as well as you guys on this forum. again thanks for your patience and time.
I have a 55 bel aire waiting paint and a 65 Biscayne that's 95% finished. all hot rodded. this one was a mess but I want to do ONE right. its a VETTE. HOT ROD ENOUGH. just got the factory radio with correct tag. found the correct base motor valve covers. date stamped smog pump, etc. the NCRS book is a BIG help as well as you guys on this forum. again thanks for your patience and time.
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