I am currently in the initial stages of plotting the front suspension on computer. I have the car leveled to 1/10 of a degree and confirmed that with the frame measurements from Fisher. According to those numbers, it is within a 1/16 of an inch side to side, front to back. Next I used the Fisher measurements to first make sure the unibody is within spec and not damaged, which it was spot on, and used three separate points to plot the exact center line down the middle of the car. Next I removed the spring and shock so I could set the ride height. At the same time I removed the ball joints, sliced pieces from them and reinstalled them(less springs) so I could find the exact pivot point when taking measurements. I set the ride height using a spec in my Chevy shop manual. The difference from the center of the front lower control arm bolt to the lower ball joint seat. Chevy calls for the LBJ(lower ball joint, not the president) seat to be 2.25 inches below the center of the bolt. I used a laser for this measurement. I centered the cam bolts in their slots, centered the drag link, set toe at zero, and plotted the front axle center line. By the end of the weekend, I should have the pivot points measured, loaded, and results posted in the suspension section.
Thanks to Nix'svegaGT for taking the initiative to place a listing for ride height in the general topic section after I received no usable info in the suspension section. Too bad the only reply was from a guy who felt the need to let every one know how smart he is
. Nic, feel free to pm me with any requests, and I will be happy to run them through the simulator. No, I'm not gay.....not that there is anything wrong with that..... I just respect Nic for his efforts in educating himself on the topic of suspension design, his well thought out questions and responses, and the ambition he shows in his research to better his car. Plus he sent me naked pics of sawzall girl.( just kidding, he didn't do that)
If any other member has a specific question , for example, what happens to the roll steer if I use blank spindle, I may help you if you don't tick me off.
ENJOY YOUR H-BODY. IF YOU DON'T, WHO WILL?
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