nolastyankee
March 22nd, 2004, 09:59 AM
All,
In preparation for our upcoming move, the Rescue Cobra has made amazing progress in the last two weeks. I'll post another Chapter in the next few days. Until then, I am looking for some input...
When we mounted the rear suspension, we measured from the hub centers to fixed points on the frame in an 'X' pattern, then diagonally to the kingpin centers on the front suspension. Both measurements indicated that our rear end was 1/4" out of square with the front end. There is a little slop in the mounting bolts, and unfortunately, we are fully using this slop to our advantage, but are still 1/4" out.
The confusing part here is that when I look at the body, the wheels don't sit centered in the wheel wells...But in the opposite direction! Said differently, if we were to center up in the wheel wells, the car would be more out of square than it is. Granted, we are not talking a lot here...The wheel is out no more than 1/2" to 3/4" within the well.
So here's my question...Does anyone have any experience lining these things up? I don't want to start reflaring the wheel wells, but I trust our measurements more than the fiberglass. Are we over engineering this thing? (That is certainly likely)
Input?
Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car
In preparation for our upcoming move, the Rescue Cobra has made amazing progress in the last two weeks. I'll post another Chapter in the next few days. Until then, I am looking for some input...
When we mounted the rear suspension, we measured from the hub centers to fixed points on the frame in an 'X' pattern, then diagonally to the kingpin centers on the front suspension. Both measurements indicated that our rear end was 1/4" out of square with the front end. There is a little slop in the mounting bolts, and unfortunately, we are fully using this slop to our advantage, but are still 1/4" out.
The confusing part here is that when I look at the body, the wheels don't sit centered in the wheel wells...But in the opposite direction! Said differently, if we were to center up in the wheel wells, the car would be more out of square than it is. Granted, we are not talking a lot here...The wheel is out no more than 1/2" to 3/4" within the well.
So here's my question...Does anyone have any experience lining these things up? I don't want to start reflaring the wheel wells, but I trust our measurements more than the fiberglass. Are we over engineering this thing? (That is certainly likely)
Input?
Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car