Adjusting Rear Suspension
02-17-2009, 01:49 PM
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Adjusting Rear Suspension Does anyone know where or who in DFW can adjust my rear suspension 'correctly'?
I have UMI single adjustable control arms, pan hard bar, and adjustable torque arm on a BMR torque arm relocation bracket (TH400 crossmember).
Would like to get it aligned and adjusted properly.
thanks
jesse
I have UMI single adjustable control arms, pan hard bar, and adjustable torque arm on a BMR torque arm relocation bracket (TH400 crossmember).
Would like to get it aligned and adjusted properly.
thanks
jesse
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No sense in buying aftermarket if you can't get the full potential out of your suspension... Tuning your suspension could knock off 1 to 2 tenths off your 60', if you plan on just running in the 12's-13's then don't waste your money and stay stock.
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do you have a stock rear end and tire diameter? if so, your LCA and PHB should be stock length. the best way to do that is to take a stock LCA and PHB and line up the bolt holes by putting them ontop of eachother and sliding a bolt in. adjust until they are the same length and lock it down.
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do you have a stock rear end and tire diameter? if so, your LCA and PHB should be stock length. the best way to do that is to take a stock LCA and PHB and line up the bolt holes by putting them ontop of eachother and sliding a bolt in. adjust until they are the same length and lock it down.
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whats TDP? My rear is way off, and I need some help. I do not trust an alignment shop.
And for the person that suggested Wolfe, I had one of their welders do work on my car at his home cause apparently wolfe only builds parts and does not work on cars.
EDIT:
Here is TDP/Jason's contact info.
Texas Drivetrain Performance
10011 Harmon Road
Suite 155
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Email: txdrivetrain@hotmail.com
Phone: 817-300-6840
Website: www.texasdrivetrainperformance.com
but why is tdp banned on here?
And for the person that suggested Wolfe, I had one of their welders do work on my car at his home cause apparently wolfe only builds parts and does not work on cars.
EDIT:
Here is TDP/Jason's contact info.
Texas Drivetrain Performance
10011 Harmon Road
Suite 155
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Email: txdrivetrain@hotmail.com
Phone: 817-300-6840
Website: www.texasdrivetrainperformance.com
but why is tdp banned on here?
Last edited by kny3twalker; 07-01-2009 at 03:24 AM.
07-01-2009, 10:25 AM
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07-01-2009, 01:43 PM
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Can't believe your posting this. It isn't difficult to do. And mainly the adj LCS's are for tire clearance when running slicks etc... Just measure center to center on you front hubs to the center of you rear axle for the length on the LCA's, and on your T/A it depens on if your 6 spd(-3**) or auto(-1.5) will get you in the ball park and you will have to tweak it at the track or street which ever you are trying to launch on etc... These are just starting points and the spring set up and weight of the vehicle will also determine how much more or less pinion angle you need. It isn't like some on is going to set it up for you and it is going to be perfect it takes trial and error. There are a ton of threads on this in the suspension tech section. Sorry if I sounded like a dick I just think you would have know a little more about this as I know its not your first rodeo.
