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10-23-2021, 11:37 AM | #21 |
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Re: lowering question
How will lowering the rear affect the toe-in? The toe-in is set by the length of the tie-rod.
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10-23-2021, 08:03 PM | #22 |
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Re: lowering question
Katy, The front wheels have camber which means that they are tilted out at the top. Now imagine that you could rotate the axle 90 degrees and the camber becomes toe in or out depending on which way you imagine rotating the axle. Of course you cannot rotate the axle 90 degrees but a small rotation will change the toe in a small amount. By lowering the rear end you increase the axle angle.
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10-24-2021, 08:31 AM | #23 |
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Re: lowering question
Reverse the eye on the main leafs, remove a few leaves, 15" or16" wheels. JMO
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10-24-2021, 05:30 PM | #24 |
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Re: lowering question
My 29 Tudor sits about an inch higher than specs. I live with it, but my new Firestone white-walls seem to have a bit higher profile, so I am chalking some of the height up to the tires.
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10-24-2021, 07:19 PM | #25 |
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Re: lowering question
Yes, the tires can make a difference in the ride height.
In my opinion, keeping the stock height, or restoring the car to the correct height, is the better choice for a stock or more or less stock Model A. The front end caster will be correct and the driveline will be in alignment. If you are building a speedster or race car, then sure, lowering the car makes sense.
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