My AAR is sitting to level for my liking. I used the equivalent tire size for radial conversion and the wheels are the correct size.
Would it be wise to have my mechanic tom adjust the torsion bars or would it be smarter to add air shocks?
Tire and wheel change in the front is out of the question since I just bought the tires.
I would guess it would depend on how "high" the car is now. If you can afford to drop the front, I would go that route.
Adding air shocks is never a smarter choice :alan2cents: Re-arch the rear leaf springs if anything... :brainiac:
I agree with having the springs re-arched. I did it in my Challenger. Post up a pic so we can see what it looks like.
Here's a pic of my present stance. Think the rear needs to be a bit higher
255/60/15 on the rear? Is the top of the rear wheel arch above the top of the tire? IMHO it looks good as is, but if you want to raise the rear then I agree that new springs are the way to go. :alan2cents:
First off, nice garage and beautiful AAR! It's your car so you get to do whatever you want to it.
IMO, the look of the AARs and TAs should be lower (compared to a higher rear end look of drag racing cars) due to their road racing heritage. What are the measurements from the ground to the fender lips? I like the 25" look in the front and maybe 1" higher in the rear. The stance of your car looks pretty good to me. No to air shocks.
Quote from: Ccuda on March 25, 2022, 09:15:09 AM
Here's a pic of my present stance. Think the rear needs to be a bit higher
Beautiful AAR, nicely optioned, but based on that picture, I disagree....I think the front should be lower...At the rear, the top of the tire looks equal to the top of the wheel opening, the front should look the same in my opinion :alan2cents:
I googled pictures "AAR Cuda Side" ... Yours looks very much like most I saw.
(https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/flexslider_full/public/cars_images/feed_787123/6bdd04ac621a5d14291db0716fc74cc273049ea2.jpg)
Quote from: anlauto on March 25, 2022, 10:29:32 AM
Beautiful AAR, nicely optioned, but based on that picture, I disagree....I think the front should be lower...At the rear, the top of the tire looks equal to the top of the wheel opening, the front should look the same in my opinion :alan2cents:
:iagree: lower in the front (looks pretty level currently) :takealook:
Quote from: anlauto on March 25, 2022, 10:29:32 AM
Quote from: Ccuda on March 25, 2022, 09:15:09 AM
Here's a pic of my present stance. Think the rear needs to be a bit higher
Beautiful AAR, nicely optioned, but based on that picture, I disagree....I think the front should be lower...At the rear, the top of the tire looks equal to the top of the wheel opening, the front should look the same in my opinion :alan2cents:
:iagree: adjust the torsion bars lower. Don't forget to get the front end aligned after adjustments.
What size rear tire did you buy ?
Anlaito
245-60-15 Rear
225-60-15 Front
Quote from: Ccuda on March 25, 2022, 06:11:36 PM
Anlaito
245-60-15 Rear
225-60-15 Front
That's the right size tires :bigthumb: so I guess it boils down to your personal preference :dunno:
In my opinion, the relation between the top of the tire and the top of the wheel opening should be the same front to rear on a Cuda
7/8" rake is perfect. The last one posted has too much rake IMHO. It looks very day 2. If that's what you want, go for it.
Quote from: Ccuda on March 25, 2022, 04:55:14 PM
Thanks guys for all your inputs. I measured to the front wheel lip and it's 25" on the nose. The rear measures 25 7/8"
Looks perfect to me! :cheers:
Would lowering the front mess up the alignment? Unless you had adjustable control arms
Quote from: jyotkc on January 17, 2023, 01:29:47 PM
Would lowering the front mess up the alignment? Unless you had adjustable control arms
Any adjustment up or down of the front end affects the alignment :alan2cents:
Quote from: Ccuda on March 25, 2022, 04:55:14 PM
Thanks guys for all your inputs. I measured to the front wheel lip and it's 25" on the nose. The rear measures 25 7/8"
Maybe I'm looking at the car too much or the eyes like all the rest of the old body are starting to fail.
I'm posting one of the most extensive restoration AARs in existence and it sure looks to me to be a lot more of a rake than mine. It's on the YouTube and a fellows named Lew Bisbing. I've judged for over 30 years at different organizations and shows and this car is the epitome of craftsmanship and research.
Appreciate the kind words, and while I too love this picture it was taken at first startup and the front ride height/alignment was not yet completed. Once set to factory specs the front was raised a bit as you see in the attached photo.
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Well: I don't think that could look any better!