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Topic: Rear suspension geometry
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 400
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-31-2003 01:33 PM
   
I have kind of an odd question regarding the rear suspension of fox-body fords. I would like to know on the upper control arms if the attaching point at the torque box is above or below the attaching point at the axle when the car is at rest on the ground when viewed from the side. Same question for the lower control arms. I'm trying to do a little suspension geometry figuring and need to know. Thanks!
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-31-2003 05:44 PM
why dont you just look!!! lol
sorry, couldnt help it. i will go look on mine and be right back.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-31-2003 05:53 PM
ok, my uppers are about 1/4 in higher on the front or frame attachung point. the lowere are about 1 in higher on the front. this would vary according to your spring height and strenth. hope this helps.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1437
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 02-10-2003 06:49 PM
Capri man... are you sure.... you might check that again.
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 9743
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-11-2003 10:51 PM
Kyle, what exactly are you trying to figure out about the geometry?Stewart
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 400
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-12-2003 07:05 PM
Well, I want to build a fast fox body on a small budget (who doesn't?) and was thinking of things I could do that may not cost too much. I ran across this web page:http://www.geocities.com/kdslaby/Launching_A_Drag_Car.html It does a really good job explaining suspension geometry relating to a 4-link type suspension. So I asked the question about the mounting points on a fox mustang to see if the arms form an instant center, and to start thinking about how I could possibly improve on that geometry relationship. I guess i'm probably better off waiting unitl I get the car, huh?
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-12-2003 09:58 PM
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Originally posted by Buster:
Capri man... are you sure.... you might check that again.
ok i will buster but do i have a problem?? what is it supposed to be?? you got me wondering now.
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mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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