New lower bumpstops!

[Cudajason]

I have had two ongoing issues with my car that have prevented me from enjoying driving it.

I am dealing with the temp issue here:

https://forum.e-bodies.org/engine-transmission-and-rear-end/4/trying-to-stay-cool/22554/


The other issue is how rough it rides. That is why I tried the adjustable shocks.

I am running 1 in t-bars and poly bushings, but it always seemed like a pretty rough ride.

I crawled under it the other day and it looks like I have been running on the lower bump stops. See the first two pics.

I bought some low profile bump stops. Check out how much travel I have now!  Just about to go for a ride and see what she does.

So funny thing, I had always read that if you place jack stands under the LCAs the suspension as pictured, in pic 6, the car will sit at ride height. I say that is not the case based on the last two pics. Look at how much space there is between the bump stop and the bracket. That is what I looked at before, so I figured I was good, I guess not!

[Cudajason]

Well that sure made a difference.

Its still a stiff ride, but that is what I wanted, but it is not a bone jarring as before.

I can actually feel the difference in the settings of the adjustable shocks now!

[dodj]

Well that sure made a difference.

Its still a stiff ride, but that is what I wanted, but it is not a bone jarring as before.

I can actually feel the difference in the settings of the adjustable shocks now!

LOL
You must have thought the adjustments on the shocks were doing sfa....

[70vert]

The Poly bushings will add some harshness to the ride, noticeable but not horrible like hitting the bump-stop will
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Do you have the torsion bars cranked way down, so it sits low? You really shouldn't be hitting the bump-stop or needing a low profile. If you have it sitting very low I'm surprised you don't get tires rubbing on the fender, I sure did on mine and had to raise it a bit.

[Cudajason]

Well that sure made a difference.

Its still a stiff ride, but that is what I wanted, but it is not a bone jarring as before.

I can actually feel the difference in the settings of the adjustable shocks now!

LOL
You must have thought the adjustments on the shocks were doing sfa....

to be honest, I was beginning to think I wasted my money on them....I feel better now.  Ii will never ride like a Cadillac, but that's ok, cause its not a Cadillac.

The Poly bushings will add some harshness to the ride, noticeable but not horrible like hitting the bump-stop will
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Do you have the torsion bars cranked way down, so it sits low? You really shouldn't be hitting the bump-stop or needing a low profile. If you have it sitting very low I'm surprised you don't get tires rubbing on the fender, I sure did on mine and had to raise it a bit.

Yah I know the poly bushing will be a little harsh, I want to to corner well, so I will live with it.

Oh yeah I am running it low, torsion bars cranked way down.  The lip of the front wheel well is 24 1/2 inches I think.  No tire rubs.   

[6bblgt]

not that I think it would've mattered - it looks like the oe bumpers were installed 90 degrees off - the high point should be front to back

[dodj]

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Yah I know the poly bushing will be a little harsh, I want to to corner well, so I will live with it.

Oh yeah I am running it low, torsion bars cranked way down.  The lip of the front wheel well is 24 1/2 inches I think.  No tire rubs.   
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Similar to you,  I'm at 24 1/4".  255's on the front.  5" bs wheels with no rubbing
I have a 3/8" energy suspension bumpers on my lca's.  Downtown speed bumps are sometimes an issue for my collectors. 

[HP2]

Camber settings can also impact fender interference, especially with a taller, wider tire.

My Challenger is as low as Jason's Cuda. I also have a 10" wide tire on front.  With rim backspace and alignment, don't have any interference with the tire through its range of motion.

[70vert]

I am at 24 1/4 currently also, wanted a bit lower but had to raise it to prevent tire rubbing. Not had it hit the bump stop though.
I have new Firm Feel 1.06 torsion bars & tubular UCA with Bilstein RCD shocks. Running 225/50R17 Nitto's on front but hope to go up to 255 with some new/correct offset rims.