Doublecheck my rear rebuild measurements
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Doublecheck my rear rebuild measurements
Hi all- I finally finished my rear rebuild- everything from a rebuilt diff by Tracdogg to composite spring, new QA1 shocks, and heim-end adjustable strut rods...
Gap between rear tire and top of wheel well- 1.5" (255/60R15 on Cragars that require a 1/2" spacer so they stick outside the wheel well a small amount). Is that too low?
1" from inner sidewall to tip of fiberglass spring- is that okay?
Spring bolt- 5" to ground; rim- 4.75" to ground... Yikes that's close.
Thoughts/opinions?
Gap between rear tire and top of wheel well- 1.5" (255/60R15 on Cragars that require a 1/2" spacer so they stick outside the wheel well a small amount). Is that too low?
1" from inner sidewall to tip of fiberglass spring- is that okay?
Spring bolt- 5" to ground; rim- 4.75" to ground... Yikes that's close.
Thoughts/opinions?
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Yes, the numbers and photo are after a short drive. If I run the nut further up the spring bolts it will lower my outer half shaft and raise my wheel well, correct?
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so first time with a composite spring as well ? some say they make the car sit higher than a steel leaf type.
If that's the case I would definitely raise it to get the shafts level ( more clearance) , especially as you say your tyres sticks out
BTW what rating is the spring ?
Last edited by bazza77; 07-21-2017 at 09:45 AM. Reason: spring rate ?
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It's not quite as low as the picture angle makes it look, but it's on the never ending list… What really drives me crazy is that the driver side exhaust is too far toward the outer edge of the car. At full droop my nice new adjustable strut rod rests on it.
Last edited by SciVette; 07-21-2017 at 10:19 AM.
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kind of ,raising the nut(s) will lift the rear of the whole car , that will bring the shafts closer to horizontal . which is where they are supposed to be .
so first time with a composite spring as well ? some say they make the car sit higher than a steel leaf type.
If that's the case I would definitely raise it to get the shafts level ( more clearance) , especially as you say your tyres sticks out
BTW what rating is the spring ?
so first time with a composite spring as well ? some say they make the car sit higher than a steel leaf type.
If that's the case I would definitely raise it to get the shafts level ( more clearance) , especially as you say your tyres sticks out
BTW what rating is the spring ?
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Hi all- I finally finished my rear rebuild- everything from a rebuilt diff by Tracdogg to composite spring, new QA1 shocks, and heim-end adjustable strut rods...
Gap between rear tire and top of wheel well- 1.5" (255/60R15 on Cragars that require a 1/2" spacer so they stick outside the wheel well a small amount). Is that too low?
1" from inner sidewall to tip of fiberglass spring- is that okay?
Spring bolt- 5" to ground; rim- 4.75" to ground... Yikes that's close.
Thoughts/opinions?
Gap between rear tire and top of wheel well- 1.5" (255/60R15 on Cragars that require a 1/2" spacer so they stick outside the wheel well a small amount). Is that too low?
1" from inner sidewall to tip of fiberglass spring- is that okay?
Spring bolt- 5" to ground; rim- 4.75" to ground... Yikes that's close.
Thoughts/opinions?
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Yep, I'm thinking I'll be running the nylon locknut further up the bolt to adjust my ride height then cutting off 1/2 or so of extra for safety. Would a hand-held cutoff saw do the trick?
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And can I do this on the car or will the bolt heat up too much for the nylon lock nut? (I'd really rather not start taking things apart again at this point!)
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then onto the side pipes install
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Move the thick rubber spring spacer block from on top of the spring to underneath the spring and the thin one to the top.
This will allow you to use a shorter spring bolt that will not drag on the ground if you get a flat.
This will allow you to use a shorter spring bolt that will not drag on the ground if you get a flat.