How to "Fine Tune" my ride height?
10-22-2004, 11:43 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Garibaldi Highlands, B.C., Canada
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '88 IROC Convertible
Engine: ZZ4 TPI
Transmission: 5 spd.
How to "Fine Tune" my ride height?
I installed Eibach Pro-Kit springs, Tokiko struts along with eighteen inch IROCs and 40 series BFG-kdw's this spring on my 1988 IROC convertible.
The combination feels good, handles great but the car (especially the rear) still doesn't sit EXACTLY right.
It still needs to come down another 1/2 to 3/4" to be perfect.
Is there a simple way to get the ride height dialled-in without replacing everything and going to a weight jack setup?
I have also ordrered a new ZZ4 which will be mated to a T-5, to replace my 305 auto combination...any ideas what this will do to the ride height?
The combination feels good, handles great but the car (especially the rear) still doesn't sit EXACTLY right.
It still needs to come down another 1/2 to 3/4" to be perfect.
Is there a simple way to get the ride height dialled-in without replacing everything and going to a weight jack setup?
I have also ordrered a new ZZ4 which will be mated to a T-5, to replace my 305 auto combination...any ideas what this will do to the ride height?
10-23-2004, 04:20 AM
#2
10-24-2004, 12:24 AM
#4
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Valley of the Sun
Posts: 3,852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
Just cut the springs, start small and keep going until you get where you want. Thats the only "real" way to fine tune them.
10-24-2004, 03:33 PM
#5
Supreme Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Portland, OR www.cascadecrew.org
Posts: 6,577
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
http://www.ground-control.com/?D=72f...7607aca9045a31
Groud-Control sells adjustable ride height kits...
Groud-Control sells adjustable ride height kits...
10-24-2004, 07:21 PM
#6
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chasing Electrons
Posts: 18,432
Likes: 0
Received 225 Likes
on
211 Posts
Car: check
Engine: check
Transmission: check
I like to use the AFCO Racing adjustable spring spacers. These combined with their springs (or another manufactuer such as Landrum) make for a nice setup. Price is decent too.
www.afcoracing.com
The spacer fits on top of the spring and seats into the upper spring seat of the frame/k-member.
Onthe spacer there is a threaded plate that is rotated in order to set the ride height.
RBob.
www.afcoracing.com
The spacer fits on top of the spring and seats into the upper spring seat of the frame/k-member.
Onthe spacer there is a threaded plate that is rotated in order to set the ride height.
RBob.
10-24-2004, 08:36 PM
#7
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Garibaldi Highlands, B.C., Canada
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '88 IROC Convertible
Engine: ZZ4 TPI
Transmission: 5 spd.
Thanks for the help guys, I will be in touch with Afco and Ground Control on Monday.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
