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: What type of aftermarket suspension allow rear end centering?


hilljack
Jun 15th, 04, 4:07 PM
Read a post somewhere About Dick Miller or some other suspension system that will allow you to center the rear(70 velle). Anyone know what kits are available for this?

Motor Martyr
Jun 15th, 04, 6:07 PM
Alf Wiebe's Stock eliminator Based rear suspension is the only "bolt-on" suspension that i'm aware of that will allow the housing to be centered in the car.

10secBu
Jun 15th, 04, 7:33 PM
Why are you trying to shift the axle housing? They are centered on the frame rails from the factory. Some cars you'll find the frame isn't centered under the body which you'll see with tires fitting differently on each side out back.

If you try to force the housing to one side or the other to compensate, you'll put the suspension in a bind situation.

hilljack
Jun 16th, 04, 10:24 AM
Originally posted by 10secBu:
Why are you trying to shift the axle housing? They are centered on the frame rails from the factory. Some cars you'll find the frame isn't centered under the body which you'll see with tires fitting differently on each side out back.

If you try to force the housing to one side or the other to compensate, you'll put the suspension in a bind situation. Yeah that's exactly what I have, I don't know if it's going to rub yet. If I remeber correctly there's about an inch difference with the drivers side closer. The body was within .25" when I checked at the pinch weld in several places.I haven't driven the car after doing a frame off so maybe the rear will settle after she gets some miles on her.

Peter F.
Jun 16th, 04, 10:29 PM
Any adjustable upper control arm should be capable of centering the rear end.

Peter

10secBu
Jun 16th, 04, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by Peter F.:
Any adjustable upper control arm should be capable of centering the rear end.

Peter read my post above.