RIDE HEIGHTS: ( Wide Metric Suspension ) - Left and Right Front: Level front tie rods with drag link
- Right Rear: 2-3/4" to 3" between axle tube and right rear lower frame
1996 DESIGN FRONT SUSPENSION:
- All reference points measured same as standard suspension
- Recommended spring rates for standard 3 link suspension:
LF: 750 lb. RF: 850 lb. LR: 250 lb. RR: 225 lb.
4 BAR SUSPENSION: - Set cars with 30 lbs. left rear on bird cage 30 to 50 lbs.
- Left rear on clamp bracket.
NOTE: LR varies according to track conditions.
LF: 750 RF: 850 LR: 200 RR: 175
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SETTINGS: - Standard or Wide Suspension
Caster: LF: 2+2 1/2+ RF: 4+4 1/2+
Camber: LF: 0+1/2+ RF: 2 1/2-
TORQUE ARM SETTINGS: - 275 lb. spring 2 1/2 - 3 travel. Preload 1/2" and check travel.
NOTE: 40-42" range usually performs best
REAR SUSPENSION SETTINGS: - Four bars should be run in third hole up on top bars and top hole on lower bars.
- Raise upper bars up to help a push condition
NOTE: Raising bars up usually promotes forward bite initially but will unhook car mid straight away
4 Bar lengths from center to center are as follows: - Left Upper: 17" Right Upper: 17" Left Lower: 15" Right Lower: 15" Panhard bar should be third hole up on frame and level behind rear end. Center to center 26" length.
NOTE: Raise panhard bar on frame for more side bite.
3 BAR SUSPENSION:
SPRING BAR: - 39 1/2" center to center
1/4" preload on 850 lb. to 900 lb. spring
LOWER TRAILING ARMS: LR: 20 1/4" RR: 20"
- 8 degrees pinion angle
- Watch body roll 2 1/2 to 3" on RR, 1 3/4 to 2" on RF
- More left rear to correct loose condition coming off turns
- When car is loose on entry, not enough right rear or not enough body roll
SHOCKS: - LF: 75 RF: 75 LR: 94 RR: 94
90/10 over rear end mounted as far right as possible 10-12 degrees angle up to front of car
PERCENTAGES: - 52% to 53% left side
53% to 54% rear
Keep cross between 48% to 50% |
