[DeTomaso] body tilt? Mak

[Julian Kift]

I would suggest the best (and normally accepted) way is to measure from the frame rails to floor. Bumpers are varying heights and there is nothing to say the front is the same height as the rear even if the car where neutral (zero rake). The frame rail method will allow cross reference to other Pantera's and it is likely any values quoted will be with repsect to that i.e. a generally accepted 1 inch front down rake I would take to mean that at the front a-arms the chassis rail is 1 inch lower than the rear chassis rail at the a-arms, that is not to say the front to rear bumpers would be 1 inch lower than each other.

 

I would start at the rear and lower the shock ride height to the point the lower rear arm of the rear a-arm is level looking form the rear of the car. This is generally accepetd as a good rear ride height. Then move to the front, here the degree of rake you can achieve may depend on several factors like the height of the tires you are running, fender clearance etc. it's not uncommon to not be able to get a full inch.

 

If the car squats considerably on acceleration, you can adjust the compression setting on your Aldan's. This is going to alter the rate at which they react, not necessarily the overall squat. Do you have the single or double adjustables and what spring rates are you using? Secondly, Aldan's are somewhat notorious for leaking so I woudl recommend a thorough inspection as they may be due a rebuild.

 

Good luck,

Julian

 

 

>Guys,
>What's the best way to measure car height difference front to back? I want to adjust my rear shocks cause when I hit the

>pedal the back of car "sits" down. I think suspension should be stiff enough where the car doesn't compress the spring upon >acceleration. correct? Likely just have to adjust the Aldan shock pressure? I also understand the car should sit nose down in its >stance? How much of a difference? Thanks 

 		 	   		  
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