Coil over questions
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Coil over questions
New guy here with a 54 f100.
I recently finished the install of a No Limit wide ride ifs. When i set the suspension at ride height (per No Limit) and assume a 26" tall front tire, the bottom of the running board is 9" off the ground.
What options do i have for dropping the truck more? I know i can get 2" drop spindles, but i feel like i am missing something. Please help a first timer out. Thanks.
I recently finished the install of a No Limit wide ride ifs. When i set the suspension at ride height (per No Limit) and assume a 26" tall front tire, the bottom of the running board is 9" off the ground.
What options do i have for dropping the truck more? I know i can get 2" drop spindles, but i feel like i am missing something. Please help a first timer out. Thanks.
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A good approximation of ride hiegth is to bring the lower A-arm up to almost level. That's how it will sit when assembled.
The center of the spindle should be 13-13 1/2" from the ground. Thats half the diameter of the usual size tire you'll run. (26-27") You can set up ride height of the chassis from that too.
Usually, most IFS kits will put the top of the front bumper from 10-12" off the ground.
The center of the spindle should be 13-13 1/2" from the ground. Thats half the diameter of the usual size tire you'll run. (26-27") You can set up ride height of the chassis from that too.
Usually, most IFS kits will put the top of the front bumper from 10-12" off the ground.
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BBKtech has it right. My upper A arms are level fully loaded. Block yours up to level and remeasure. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. The overall geometry doesn't change that much regardless of who the mfgr is.
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That's my problem. I have the frame on blocks with the center of the spindle 13" off the ground (simulating a 26" tire) and the lower control arms level and the bottom edge of the running board is 9" off the ground. The truck looks like a 4x4.
I don't have a front bumper to measure to, but is there a way to drop the truck other than using drop spindles?
I don't have a front bumper to measure to, but is there a way to drop the truck other than using drop spindles?
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well, the front of the frame where the bumper mounts is the same as measuring the bumper.
when do you want the 9inches to be less?
all the time? when you are stopped?
for 2- I am going to airbag
all the time, you need to use the dropped spindles..
Sam
when do you want the 9inches to be less?
all the time? when you are stopped?
for 2- I am going to airbag
all the time, you need to use the dropped spindles..
Sam
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Just measure to the top of the frame where the bumper mounts. It bolts right to the top anyway.
You do seem high. I seem to remember another truck coming thru the shop with this front end in it and the owner commented on how it sat, but he liked it.
If I remember, Rob uses Camaro spindles on that front end. If so, dropped spindles are readily available. That's the best way to drop it lower. You really need to keep the lower A-arm level at ride. To much angle up and your throwing the suspension geometery out of whack.
You do seem high. I seem to remember another truck coming thru the shop with this front end in it and the owner commented on how it sat, but he liked it.
If I remember, Rob uses Camaro spindles on that front end. If so, dropped spindles are readily available. That's the best way to drop it lower. You really need to keep the lower A-arm level at ride. To much angle up and your throwing the suspension geometery out of whack.
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You may want to run the truck for awhile so that the springs and isolators settle in. Most likely will drop some more. If not low enough after several 100 miles then take measures to drop more. Just my .02
