Damien,
With 350mm front suspension height you shouldn't be bump steering, I'd be
looking for another cause and correct. Is this a street car, 2 degrees -ve
camber is on the very upper limit that's useful; 1 to 1.5 degrees is about
right for a 1600 which is also about the most you'll get with the 180B
offset tops if everything else is straight at the moment. Also your rear
suspension is 2" higher than the front which usually means it will handle
"not at it's best" but when you correct by fitting nice springs you'll be
impressed with the results of the overall package.
As you have 200B struts I'd guess that 1" lowered 1600 springs are fitted
already you'd need fit a 2" HD lowered Lovell's 1600 spring or equivalent
and then you'll get around 320mm which you desire.
You're in Canberra? We must meet up for a chat one day - give me a shout off
list if you are interested.
regards
Terry
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Sent: Monday, 7 May 2001 2:11
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Subject: Re: front end (long)
Todd,
I'm experiencing bump steer probs as well. I have decided to remove the
offset control arm bolts and fit 180B offset strut tops, and then fit some
adjustable radius rods. Whilst I'm at it I will fit a 68' crossmember and
give every thing down there a hit of paint, purely for cosmetic reasons. I'm
aiming for 2 degrees neg camber, and about 3 degrees positive castor. At the
moment my front (hub to gaurd) is 350mm and rear is about 340mm. At the end
of my front end mods, I want to have 320 front and 290 rear. These are the
heights recomended by white line steering and suspension. They have a good
web sight worth looking at. Forgot the adress, someone on the list may know
it.I have 200B struts.
How did the 120Y steering box go?
Anyway, good luck, and death to bumpsteer.
Damien.
>From: "tod matthiesson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: front end (long)
>Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 22:04:22 +1000
>
>Hi all, I am trying to find the best ride height for a 1600 that is suited
>for street driving that doesnt cause the bane of all lowered 1600's bump
>steer. The best way to compare is to measure the distance
>from centre hub to guard lip so if youve got a tape measure handy could
>some
>of you post your measurements for comparisons, could u also list the struts
>etc you are runin. I beleive mine is way too low at the front and this
>combined with the offset lower control arm bolts has made a mess of the
>geometry ie lots of bump steer.
>The current setup is 240k struts, lowered springs(unknown brand) and sports
>inserts(unknown brand), offset lwr control arm bolts.
>The heights (guard to hub centre) are:
>Front Left: 310mm Rear Left: 320mm
>Front Right: 305mm Rear Right: 315mm
>Does anyone know the stock heights as im pretty sure the rear of mine isnt
>far off stock. I am thinking i may try putting the stock control arm bolts
>back in and obtaining some 180b offset strut tops but im not sure if this
>will give a suitable amount of camber, anyone?. I recentley replaced the
>steering box with a 120y unit as mine was very sloppy due to the excessive
>bump steer id guess, i also replaced all the tie rods, but i havent
>replaced
>the idler arm/bushings could this be another factor adding to the bump
>steer? I think i will need to obtain some strut spacers to correct the
>geometry otherwise. Thanx in advance.......Tod
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