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| Author: | BeetleBill [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
Here is a picture of my beam as delivered....should show detail of adjusters that were factory installed (guess that still doesn't make them absolutely correct).  [/url][/img]The question still stands, what if the upper or lower arms don't rotate freely??? Remove and rebuild??? Thanks again for all your help.... |
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| Author: | Boom [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
If after removing the adjusters they don't rotate freely I would suggest removing the spindles and see if both are hard to move or if they are fighting each other |
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| Author: | 69vduber [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
The adjusters look like they are not indexed the same? They may be fighting each other. |
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| Author: | BeetleBill [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
Well here's the latest. The beam that I had built at Car Craft in Riverside, CA had the incorrect beam for the 2-1/2" dropped spindles! Should have been EMPIs 2" narrowed beam for dropped spindles with ratchet-style adjusters that the normal height grub screw is right in the middle of the adjuster lock with the ability to raise or lower the front of the car 1/2 of the overall allowable movement... Also CB Performance has a US made set of torsion leaves that are softer than most of the aftermarket leaves and should give a near stock spring feel. I'm checking with them to see if their leaves will work with the EMPI narrowed beam. More info as it becomes available. |
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| Author: | Boom [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
BeetleBill wrote: Well here's the latest. The beam that I had built at Car Craft in Riverside, CA had the incorrect beam for the 2-1/2" dropped spindles! Should have been EMPIs 2" narrowed beam for dropped spindles with ratchet-style adjusters that the normal height grub screw is right in the middle of the adjuster lock with the ability to raise or lower the front of the car 1/2 of the overall allowable movement... Also CB Performance has a US made set of torsion leaves that are softer than most of the aftermarket leaves and should give a near stock spring feel. I'm checking with them to see if their leaves will work with the EMPI narrowed beam. More info as it becomes available. This is why I never trust anyone to build me anything. People are idiots. |
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| Author: | BeetleBill [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
Well, I'm finally on the road again. Rebuilt the beam with "Sway-A-Way" style adjusters, new lowered style ball joints and the CB Performance Products 10% softer torsion leaves. (see pics) I also put on a set of KYB Excel G shocks. The front end is now lowered with the front apron sheet metal about 4-3/4" off the ground. Looks good, not too low, not too high. So far the ride is just about like stock. I have also ordered a Whiteline "Over The Top" front sway bar. Should be in tomorrow. Just couldn't make the typical sway bar work as low as it is.    More pics on Wednesday..... |
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| Author: | Boom [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
Glad you got it figured out man. |
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| Author: | Dlicious [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beam Height Adjustment Probem(s).... |
Looks good Bill! |
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