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01-01-2014, 07:23 PM | #1 |
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More on ride height
How low is to low when setting ride height? I understand that if I set it to low I will have wheel well issues, all that is gonna get change so no worries there. Does the frame got to level front to back or can it have a nice rake to it. If I ever get all my ducks in a row I plan on doing a back half for the pro street look, I have the Scotts Super Slam front suspension with bags, just got to make sure of things before i start cutting and welding.
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01-01-2014, 10:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: More on ride height
There is no too low for ride height. Just limiting factors... When you start to rub, that's too low. Nacho rides 1" off the ground, because it can.
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01-02-2014, 09:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: More on ride height
Too low is when it hits something.... that's also too late.
The pro builders would prob recommend 4-5" ride height (as measured from the lowest part of the vehicle) as it allows clearing most road irregularities w/o damage to the undercarriage. Chugging around a show/cruise can usually be done @ a lower height (or when demonstrating/showing off on video) but for normal road speed limits, the 4-5" standard is safer for everyone.
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01-02-2014, 08:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: More on ride height
Thanks for taking time to respond.That answers the ride height what about the rake of the chassis. I can install the Scotts front suspension with the frame raked as long as the crossmember is level side to side front to back. Right? Once the front is complete I can then narrow the rear frame rails, agin the frame raked.
Agin thanks for everyone's time. I'm not trying to ask stupid questions just making sure. |
01-02-2014, 10:52 PM | #5 |
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Re: More on ride height
I am with SCOTI 4 OR5 inches is safe. You do not have to drive around swerving trying to miss every little hiccup in the road. Of course you can ride lower and be safe but you have to drive accordingly.
As far as installing a Scotts front crossmember I think it would probably be hard to put the bolt in unit wrong, of course a weld in version I would want the frame to be completely level. Why are you narrowing the rear rails, Are you putting some big meats on the back? |
01-03-2014, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Re: More on ride height
There's no reason you wouldn't be able to ride around on bags with a rake if that's what your asking.
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01-03-2014, 11:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: More on ride height
Thanks all.
RoadRat, the front suspension is a weld in unit and yes I plan on MEAT's for the rear and that is why I will be narrowing the frame rails. My rear tires are the MT SSR 33X22X20 with 20X16 rims. So, I should level the frame front to back side to side at ride height. to where I want the frontend to ride, then install the front suspension once completed level the frame once more front to back side to side to where I want the rear to ride and narrow the frame rails??????? Sorry guys. |
01-04-2014, 12:49 PM | #8 | |
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Re: More on ride height
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