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Offline HAMMERIN101

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ride height for dirt
« on: September 09, 2012, 10:42:34 am »
i got springs.... lf162..rf175    lr137   rr150 what is a good ride height for dirt to start with


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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2012, 11:01:52 am »
I have mine all right around 4", highest in the right rear
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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2012, 07:36:32 pm »
Doug,

Read this thread:
http://www.legendsracer.com/index.php?topic=2371.0

This is a basic set up that Jeff posted. Should get you in the ball park.

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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2012, 07:51:59 pm »
Doug,

Read this thread:
http://www.legendsracer.com/index.php?topic=2371.0

This is a basic set up that Jeff posted. Should get you in the ball park.

Steve   this seems to be a pavement set up..im looking fror dirt
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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2012, 08:17:06 pm »
Try scrolling down to where it says "Dirt Set Up"

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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2012, 08:37:33 pm »
Try scrolling down to where it says "Dirt Set Up"
hey..didnt see that.thanks Steve lol
Steve
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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2012, 08:52:28 pm »
I don't give you these threads just because I like to point out old threads. lol!
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These set ups were posted by Jeff as a starting set up. You will have to do a little testing and tweeking to get your car to fit your track and driving style.
They are a good reference for a starting point,

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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2012, 07:08:31 pm »
How about pinion angle and what effects it has when you change it?

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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2012, 08:21:45 pm »
How about pinion angle and what effects it has when you change it?

Thanks,
RobertUse more downward angle for short tracks (more bite). Less downward angle for long tracks (more speed).  Also use less angle on dirt tracks to leave more room for travel between the rear of the driveline and frame cross member when going through bumps.

I found this on another web site.....quote]
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Re: ride height for dirt
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2012, 08:41:52 pm »
Use a sledge hammer on the crossmember and you dont have to worry about clearance
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