Frontend ride height, limitations

[Moparfiend]

Thanks for all the input guys. I’m learning new things and trying to figure other things out. That’s what life‘s all about.

Just out of curiosity, I’m not sure if you saw this video by Chris. I saw it about a year ago and thought that’s a good idea. I think he sells these plates. I don’t think I’ll do this, but if you’re looking for ultimate performance, this might be a good thing to understand.

 

[Kern Dog]

Those plates only work with drum steering knuckles, not the 73-76 A, the 73-89 B-F-M-J-R or any reproduced disc brake knuckle.
I saw that video when it was new. It motivated me to buy the stuff to align my own cars.
Have you read this thread ?

Alignment at home and aftermarket UCAS too.

 

[Moparfiend]

Those plates only work with drum steering knuckles, not the 73-76 A, the 73-89 B-F-M-J-R or any reproduced disc brake knuckle.
I saw that video when it was new. It motivated me to buy the stuff to align my own cars.
Have you read this thread ?

Alignment at home and aftermarket UCAS too.

No but I will!

 

[copper67sat]

Something that may help - springs are defined by the equation F = k * x, where F is the force applied, k is the spring constant (function of dia., material, etc.) and x is the displacement. So, it requires 100 lb of force to displace a spring with a k = 10 lb/in by 10 in. This applies for linear springs. Progressive springs do have a variable k.

When you turn the adjuster on the TC you are changing the force exerted on the car by displacing the spring. The k stays the same.

 

[Kern Dog]

 

[mmissile]

I have too large of bars on my `cuda 1.03. 2" dropped spindles and a BIG swaybar. Bilstein shocks. It rides like it has no front suspension. The rear is the opposite. Junk Hotchkiss springs, that wrap under acceleration....and screwup the pinion angle a bunch. This winter, the car is getting SB torsion bars, and mopar HD leaves.

 

[Moparfiend]

I have too large of bars on my `cuda 1.03. 2" dropped spindles and a BIG swaybar. Bilstein shocks. It rides like it has no front suspension. The rear is the opposite. Junk Hotchkiss springs, that wrap under acceleration....and screwup the pinion angle a bunch. This winter, the car is getting SB torsion bars, and mopar HD leaves.

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Sounds disappointing. SB torsion bars = Small Block torsion bars?

 

[Kern Dog]

Im not a fan of the dropped spindles. The reports of difficulty getting a proper alignment with them are enough to turn me off to them.
1.03 torsion bars are fine. If the car feels like it has no suspension, it is because there is no UPward travel left in the lower control arm and it is hitting the uncut bump stops. That or the shocks are not valved properly. Your combination is one that thousands of other people have tried with great success. The stance of that green ‘Cuda is good. It is a nice looking car. Too bad you’ve had trouble with it.