c-4 too low in front
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c-4 too low in front
96 c-4 too low in front . There seems to be 1 spacer between the frame & the rubber on top of the spring . If I add another 1/8" spacer , how much will it raise the car ? 1:1 , 1: 2 ratio ? Thanks , Roy
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1:1. If you think how it works, the car sits on the top of the spring. If you put a 1/8" spacer between the spring and the car, the car goes up 1/8". I'll trade springs with you. Mine is too high and I can't do anything else to lower it.
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Thinking about it , the ends of the spring are not where the tire sits on the ground , so there is some ratio involved . I'm afraid its going to be trial & error . Is it possible to shim the ends of the leaf spring ? The seat should be adjustable . Just confused as usual .
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Thinking about it , the ends of the spring are not where the tire sits on the ground , so there is some ratio involved . I'm afraid its going to be trial & error . Is it possible to shim the ends of the leaf spring ? The seat should be adjustable . Just confused as usual .
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Roy, this is an unusual statement. Normally the C4s are high. Even if you take all shims out, there will be space between the tire and the fender/hood.
Is your front monospring aftermarket?
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There is no adjustable spring in 96 using bolts. They are the same as all the other years. You can put a thicker pad back in the spring ends. I bought a used spring (1990 Z51)) from a forum member and it had the pads cut down on the ends and in the middle. I put it in my 96 and the car sits really low but it also added some negative camber which I want on the track.
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Speed bumps & steep driveways bother me . I like lowered cars , but have learned that enough clearance is important(spoiler lip shows too many scrapes) . Been scraping oil pans , exhausts & spoilers for many years . I put 1/4" spacers on top of the spring mount & it looks to have raised car about 1/2" . Working on the alignment now . Then it's stock quieter mufflers . I'm too old to play boy racer anymore !Anyone need "muffler eliminator pipes & tips " ? Adds 50 hp! Roy
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I made a 1/4" shim with slots to slide in between the top of the spring & the frame of car . Disconnect shocks , height sensors , made a plate with threaded rods to pull spring down slightly(after loosening spring clamps) , slipped in spacers , put everything back . Aligned after ride around the block to settle everything . Enjoy not hitting every speed hump/bump.
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