 Will lowering my front change the alignment ?, Torsion Bar Adjustment |
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| v82go |
 Jan 25 2005, 05:26 PM
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Resident Contrarian  Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 9-December 04 From: Lakeland, Fl. Member No.: 3,250  |
Will lowering my front "via torsion bar adjustment" change my alignment ? Help---- me fronts too high !
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| SirAndy |
Jan 25 2005, 05:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,954 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
ayupp ... you'll need to get it re-aligned ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Andy |
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| Kerrys914 |
Jan 25 2005, 05:34 PM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Yep..
Guys please correct me if I am wrong. Camber; you will have more (-) camber or Top of the tire tilted in more. [B]Toe-in/out; Should stay the same Caster;[/B] I think the number will change but the change will be the same on both sides and that is more imprtant then the number. This is all based on the fact your alignment was correct to start with (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jan 25 2005, 05:38 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,793 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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Step one of setting alignment is setting the ride height. Make sure you've got at least a minimum of 1/4" rake, the front has to be lower than the rear. You can measure the difference at the front and back edge of the rocker panels. Be careful going too low, you'll run out of suspension travel and the car will ride very rough, probably handle better, but ride like a buckboard. Also if you've got low profile tires on 15" wheels, and you lower the car alot, you may start scraping. |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 25 2005, 05:42 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,954 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) you can also rip off your fiberglass flares if the car is too low! all you need to do is to hit a bump while cornering and off they come ... not gud! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Andy |
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| Trekkor |
Jan 25 2005, 05:51 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's a couple a low ones.
First thing I did on both my cars was slam them way down. Gravel pusher... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) They do handle a ton better and I think they look better , too. I have adjustable rear spring perches so it isn't raked as steep. After the bump steer kit, turbo tie rods and alignment were done. Wowie wow wow, wow! Look out! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) If you don't get the alignment or other items you won't really hurt anything*. Tires may wear funny ( rotate them ). The extras I mention help you to realize the potential handling this car can offer. KT * I ran most of the a/x season and street driving with it lowered only. Only stepped up for the last few events. Attached image(s) 
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| v82go |
Jan 26 2005, 08:48 AM
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Resident Contrarian Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 9-December 04 From: Lakeland, Fl. Member No.: 3,250 |
THANKS for the HELP!
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