Worried that LCA isn’t installed correct.
Well I’m in the process of redoing all my 67 dart suspension. I just finished installing my passengers side LCA and new pst 1.03 torsion bars. I replaced the LCA bushing with polygraphite and I’m using greasable pivot shafts. I tried to set the LCA as close as possible to the other side so the ride height can be symmetrical.
I’m not sure that I’m doing things the correct way so I figured I’d ask the experts.
Is it necessary to try to get the lca’s as close as possible to each other when installing for symmetry? I should also mention that the car is supported under the front frame rails and all weight is off the suspension.
It appears as if the passengers side LCA sits slightly higher than the drivers side. Also the torsion bar adjustment block and screw aren’t screwed in nearly as much as on the older side. The drivers side torsion bar and LCA as far as I know has never been changed. Could the difference in LCA height be because the pst bar is much thicker not requiring as much adjustment on the adjuster blot. Also how tight do I make the adjuster bolts on both sides before I set the car back down to check ride height?
See pics included. Thanks
Well I’m in the process of redoing all my 67 dart suspension. I just finished installing my passengers side LCA and new pst 1.03 torsion bars. I replaced the LCA bushing with polygraphite and I’m using greasable pivot shafts. I tried to set the LCA as close as possible to the other side so the ride height can be symmetrical.
I’m not sure that I’m doing things the correct way so I figured I’d ask the experts.
Is it necessary to try to get the lca’s as close as possible to each other when installing for symmetry? I should also mention that the car is supported under the front frame rails and all weight is off the suspension.
It appears as if the passengers side LCA sits slightly higher than the drivers side. Also the torsion bar adjustment block and screw aren’t screwed in nearly as much as on the older side. The drivers side torsion bar and LCA as far as I know has never been changed. Could the difference in LCA height be because the pst bar is much thicker not requiring as much adjustment on the adjuster blot. Also how tight do I make the adjuster bolts on both sides before I set the car back down to check ride height?
See pics included. Thanks
