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Author:  wjajr [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Ride hight for an A Body with B body spindles and front disk brakes
Using the factory A - B method:

Do I set the ride height to the A Body spec 2-1/2", + or - 1/8" side to side?

or B body 1-7/8", +/- 1/8" side to side?
Author:  Dart270 [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride hight for an A Body with B body spindles and front disk brakes
That's quite high. I would probably shoot for 1.5-2" myself, but I like a lower car. Seems like my cars are around 1", but I'll have to check. If you're looking for a quick answer, do 1.75" and you can adjust a bit (~ 0.5") up or down without changing alignment much.

When I ran bumpsteer on my 64 Dart about 12 yrs ago, it was excellent. Almost nothing over a 2-3" range, IIRC. That car has always felt great almost no matter where you set it. If you have a good shop with a trolley lift, they can check yours too.

Lou
Author:  wjajr [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride hight for an A Body with B body spindles and front disk brakes
Lou:
Quote:
When I ran bumpsteer on my 64 Dart about 12 yrs ago
Not sure what you are saying. Was this some type of test for bumpsteer?

I don't know if the shop has a trolley lift. It's new to me, recommended by a guy that has his old Mopars lined up by them. He asked me if I wanted him to set the ride height... which I took as a good sign. I told him I would set it, and he would have a mess to straighten out from all the new parts. He said with the adjustable upper control arms and strut rods it wouldn't be too bad to work on.

Previously I had set the front end to the B Body spec at 1-7/8th inches before. We tend to have some rather rough roads around here, and I like a little extra suspension travel. Although with 0.940" torsion bars the car doesn't nose dive under breaking, or keel over on turns.
Author:  Dart270 [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride hight for an A Body with B body spindles and front disk brakes
If you like the 1 7/8" spec, then go with that. It won't hurt a thing. Bumpsteer can be measured by checking toe changes while raising the car from the frame while hooked up to the alignment machine.

Lou
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