Lowering ride height
Burning Brakes
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From: Lockport IL
It's a good idea to. Mine drove fine before the alighnment, but it was off a little. I'm going to get mine done with the pfadt street specs next time.
Last edited by Curt D; Feb 28, 2017 at 01:45 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: TX
I've read lots of posts about adjusting the height (I need to adjust mine as it is sitting a little off at the front corners) but I haven't seen anything say which way to spin the bolt.
I assume it's CW (righty tighty) for lowering and CCW (lefty loosey) for raising?
I assume it's CW (righty tighty) for lowering and CCW (lefty loosey) for raising?
Safety Car
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Mine was lowered when I got it and I raised it back up to stock ride height. I had it aligned after it was allowed to settle for awhile. Not sure how much it changes but everyone says to drive it awhile before you get the alignment. Then go with the PFADT street settings.
Drifting
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From: Bath NC
yes, do an alignment. Just make sure its just what you want before you line it up. If you readjust you'll be aligning again.
Try to keep the same rake if you think you'll ever track the car. The rake adds downforce. Or maybe I should say it fights rear lift.
Try to keep the same rake if you think you'll ever track the car. The rake adds downforce. Or maybe I should say it fights rear lift.
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Raised front end height
Mine was lowered when I got it and I raised it back up to stock ride height. I had it aligned after it was allowed to settle for awhile. Not sure how much it changes but everyone says to drive it awhile before you get the alignment. Then go with the PFADT street settings.
As noted above. I just had my alignment adjusted to PFADT street spec and had my tires road forced balanced.
Note: The tech put on thread goop on each stud and used a torque wrench set to 100 lbs. Good sign that these guys know what they are doing.
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Burning Brakes
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From: TX
Anyone aware of how much each turn equates to as far as height?
I have in my notes from different threads on here...
3 turns = 3/4"
1 turn = 1/8"
These are close but not quite equal to each other.
I have in my notes from different threads on here...
3 turns = 3/4"
1 turn = 1/8"
These are close but not quite equal to each other.
