suspension question
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suspension question
I am building a custom chassis and car using C5 cradles and suspension. I need to determine the angle of the cradles as it is mounted to the frame. Would any one be willing to measure from the ground to the center of the lower Aframe mounting bolts. These are the bolts that attach the lower Aframe to the cradle. If you could measure the distance for the front bolt at the front of the cradle and the back one at the rear I would really appreciate it. My email is jmcbigbelly@yahoo.com. I need these measurments for both the front and rear cradles. Thanks! John
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If you download a program called Performance Trends Suspension Analyzer 2.0 you will get a 30 day trial and it comes with the C5 front and rear suspension measurements.
The measurements I have say the front suspension front A-arm pivot is 5/8" lower than the rear pivot. The rear suspension front A-arm pivot is 2-1/8" higher than the rear pivot. Measure to the centre of the bushings. You'll probably have to eyeball it.
As far as I can tell, the mounting points on the cradles sit about level when the suspension is in the car. No one here will be able to get under our car to measure when on the ground so unless someone with a drive on lift responds measurements on the ground are almost impossible.
Peter
The measurements I have say the front suspension front A-arm pivot is 5/8" lower than the rear pivot. The rear suspension front A-arm pivot is 2-1/8" higher than the rear pivot. Measure to the centre of the bushings. You'll probably have to eyeball it.
As far as I can tell, the mounting points on the cradles sit about level when the suspension is in the car. No one here will be able to get under our car to measure when on the ground so unless someone with a drive on lift responds measurements on the ground are almost impossible.
Peter
