FAQ Search Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in

Dave-M · Last edited by Dave-M on Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:38 am; edited 1 time in total

I have just assembled my front suspension to the sub-frame (AVO shockers) and after measuring a few things I would like some help from anyone with a running car with the above suspension with or without AVO's. Please help as the info from this post may help others.
I need to know:
1) The ride height of your car under the front crossmember of the subframe.
2) The angle of your lower wishbone relative to the ground. Best guess or measured.
3) If you have AVO's fitted, the distance between the body of the shocker and the shocker bump stop, you should be able to see this through the coils of the spring.
Any pictures relating to the above would help also

Alex, if you read this, I need to know the diameter of your anti-roll bar.

Regards
Dave

calex_fr · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject:

yes, I'll mesure it tomorrow.

For 1 and 2, can you draw it to help me to understand ?

_________________
Alexandre Contat

from France

Rodsmith · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject:

I hope you don't mind Dave, I don't know if you have a scanner, here is a quick sketch for Alex. I will try to do the same tomorrow.

Rod

Dave-M · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject:

Yes, that' it. will try to clarify a bit more tomorrow.
Regards
Dave
_________________
Ph.2 Ford 1500 GT
GT with Rochdale Chassis

calex_fr · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:50 am Post subject:

Ok I can mesure 1 and 2, but for the diameter of my anti-roll bar I must take off a wheel !

My anti-roll bar is very special fitted I find !
_________________
Alexandre Contat

from France

calex_fr · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

Dave-M · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:38 am Post subject:

Alex, This is how the roll bar is fitted to my car, I have just placed it there to give you an idea. would like to see how yours is fitted.

Regards
Dave

calex_fr · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:40 am Post subject:

Yes, it's exactly same on my car !

What is it ?
_________________
Alexandre Contat

from France

Dave-M · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:46 am Post subject:

Alex. the rod which goes across the subframe and then bends back to connect to the rear lower suspension arm is known as the anti-roll bar. I don't know the French word for it.
If you don't know what it doe's just ask
Regards
Dave
_________________
Ph.2 Ford 1500 GT
GT with Rochdale Chassis

calex_fr · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

yes, anti roll bar, no problem, same word in french.

But this model come from what ?
_________________
Alexandre Contat

from France

Dave-M · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:57 am Post subject:

Right, the dimensions I would like are:-

The distance from where the steel ruler is laid, on the floorpan, down to the ground.
This is the point where the lower front subrame crossmember, (as shown at the bottom of the picture below), is bonded to the floorpan.

Also your best guess at the angle the bottom suspension arm makes to the horizontal.
Regards
Dave

calex_fr · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

Ok, i'll do it saturday.

And what is it :

_________________
Alexandre Contat

from France

Dave-M · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

Alex,They are to fix the steering rack, comme ca.

Regards
Dave

calex_fr · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:38 am Post subject:

Ok, I forget the steering rack !

AHAHAAH
_________________
Alexandre Contat

from France

Dave-M · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: