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LCA bumper clearance?

Started by Mrbill426, August 24, 2022, 08:03:43 PM

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Mrbill426

Wondering is there a ballpark clearance between the lower control arm rubber bumper and the pad on the frame rail?  I am pretty sire I have the front-end height adjusted properly by the book but it looks pretty tight in there... :dunno:  both sides are about the same.


headejm

Nor sure about a specific clearance but here is my passenger side clearance. About 1/2".

Don't forget if you have 15" wheels there is a spacer between the bumper and the LCA.

Mrbill426

@headejm I went from the stock 14" Road Wheels to 15" Ansen Sprints... so If I put a spacer in there the gap would be even tighter, or no gap at all.  :huh:


Quote from: headejm on August 25, 2022, 08:45:35 AM
Nor sure about a specific clearance but here is my passenger side clearance. About 1/2".

Don't forget if you have 15" wheels there is a spacer between the bumper and the LCA.


headejm

Here's the driver's side from the rear showing the spacer installed. Same clearance as the passenger side.  I also noticed your bumper is closer to the engine than mine is. Not sure what that means.

Cudajason

Quote from: Mrbill426 on August 24, 2022, 08:03:43 PM
Wondering is there a ballpark clearance between the lower control arm rubber bumper and the pad on the frame rail?  I am pretty sire I have the front-end height adjusted properly by the book but it looks pretty tight in there... :dunno:  both sides are about the same.

is your car on the ground or on Jack stands in that picture.

I have found the ride height changes when the car is on jack stands.
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.


MoparLeo

Here is the procedure from the Factory Service Manual for any of you that may want to know.
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Mrbill426

All tires on the floor.

Quote from: Cudajason on August 25, 2022, 12:30:33 PM

is your car on the ground or on Jack stands in that picture.

I have found the ride height changes when the car is on jack stands.


Mrbill426

Thanks.  Yes I have an FSM and that is the procedure I followed to adjust the front end height.  I will double check it and report back.


Quote from: MoparLeo on August 25, 2022, 02:26:54 PM
Here is the procedure from the Factory Service Manual for any of you that may want to know.