The limiting factor was the cup that holds the rubber piece that contacts the pad. Also, the ar is dangerously close to hitting the grill. Yes 14.5 is the space between where the shock would mount.
Track bar and tie rod: What hits, what doesn't?
- Thread starter StG58
- Start date
Does that mean there was room for a larger tire inside the wheel opening before it becomes the interference? How much droop on the other side?
There isn't. That is why this is interesting. Or something is missing from the equation.
Tie rod has clearance. I haven't done the drivers side yet since my trackbar will hit the diff cover. Im still waiting for parts.
Yes there is more room for tire. Other side has zero droop. If anything its an inch up since the spring is removed.
A new track bar with more clearance.
I ordered a metal cloak trackbar which should have more clearance then my rubicon express but I guess I'll find out next week.
I would say its a bit lower then ride hieght. As in less lift. Should i reinstall the spring on that side and attempt again?
You're wondering if that tire that is stuffed can angle in to the inner fender some more, aren't you?
That is making much more sense.
Get it flexing as far as it will go. Stuff one side. Hang the opposite.
Yes.
But for the greater good, full flex and full bump (everything up) with tires in place is what we should be looking at when cycling the axle. This will show what the bump stop extension ought to be. The compressed/extended shock lengths will also factor into this.
Then he'd probably want to install the shock on that side so it will be the limiter, cause that is what it would be.
Tire weight will do it. The side getting stuffed should be lifted from the tire in order to replicate the leverage. The coils and eventually the bump stops are the fulcrum.
Yes, if you are setting up the existing shocks. No shocks will help show what the outer limits are. Then you can build towards that.
Ok its getting closer. That 3 inches more droop then last time but i still have 4 inches left that the drivers side can lower. Time to take off the tire to allow for more droop.
We're getting closer to knowing how much bump stop extension you will need. Keep up the good work brah!