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08-24-2016, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing, Roush 427
Posts: 40
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Rear Suspension
I noticed the rear passenger side is about an inch higher than the driver side.
I tried adjusting the washer nut over the springs. No help.Bought new shocks......didnt help!!!! I gone back and forth jacking the car up, taking wheels off, making adjustments, putting wheels back on , driving the car to make everything settle,same ****tin results. I'm through dicking with this. Does anybody have suggestions or know where I can get my suspension checked and a 4 wheel alignment in the DFW area? Dang, this is frustrating.
Vance
(I,m not a fat ass so we can take that out of the equation)
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08-24-2016, 04:21 PM
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If your out of threads on the spring seat adjusters these will help. Sold in various thicknesses.
E30/E36 Rear Spring Pad
Sorry on the shop insight, Although I'm the DFW area as well haven't had a need for one yet. Would be nice to find a good alignment shop though. |
08-24-2016, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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are you taking a measurement from the body to the floor or from the frame to the floor?
Most if not all fiberglass Cobra body are not symmetrical.
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08-24-2016, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Marcos california,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1989 KCC from South Africa Right Hand Drive
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Try adjustable sway bar links....you can tweek them a little to get it level...
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08-25-2016, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Keller,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 806, KC 482 FE
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I had Texas Track Works in Fort Worth do my 4 wheel alignment and corner balance which included the ride height adjustment. Very knowledgeable and let me watch everything they did.
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08-25-2016, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Allen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Werk77 289FIA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwight
are you taking a measurement from the body to the floor or from the frame to the floor?
Most if not all fiberglass Cobra body are not symmetrical.
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Second to that!
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08-25-2016, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Haslet,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #888, Keith Craft 408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Axel 427
I noticed the rear passenger side is about an inch higher than the driver side.
I tried adjusting the washer nut over the springs. No help.Bought new shocks......didnt help!!!! I gone back and forth jacking the car up, taking wheels off, making adjustments, putting wheels back on , driving the car to make everything settle,same ****tin results. I'm through dicking with this. Does anybody have suggestions or know where I can get my suspension checked and a 4 wheel alignment in the DFW area? Dang, this is frustrating.
Vance
(I,m not a fat ass so we can take that out of the equation)
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Changing shocks and swaybars will not change the ride height unless they are air shocks. You have to turn the rear jacking screw a LOT to correct a 1" difference.
Your rake should be set to 0.5".. set front height to where you want it and then. Measure from frame rails near the front of the exhaust and again at the rear where the exhaust ends. Make the rear 0.5" taller than the front. Do this prior to bringing to Texas Track Works. They will then set your corner weights and align your car. The 0.5" measurement is crucial to keeping the rear end from wanting to pass the front end.
Kevin
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08-25-2016, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: LSC LS427 #63, 351W, Green/white
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Does anyone know of a place near San Antonio that can check the front and rear alignment on my LS427?
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08-25-2016, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing, Roush 427
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OK..... thanks for the reply's . I'll be making an appointment with Texas Track Works.
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