Hi I have been looking around for suspension bits for herald and came across this a couple of days ago. Never used it, never seen them, but it might be a start.
http://www.btinternet.com/~jon.wolfe/wolfitt_products_1.htm#Adjustable%2 0rear%20vertical%20link%20kit Cheers Shane 1968 13/60 herald ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:57:19 -0700 From: "Joe Curry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Spits] Rear suspension modification question To: "Chris Crisenbery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Chris, I don't recall seeing anything like you describe in the books I have from Kas. But it all depends on which suspension you are working with. On the standard early Spit swing axle, the two control arms in the rear suspension are the spring (forming the upper element) and the axle (forming the lower one). Since the position of the suspension has a lot to do with the camber that is achieved, lowering the car by reducing the spring arch or by adding blocks between the spring and the diff are the only two choices you have short of lengthening or shortening either the axles or spring. Kas recommends reducing the spring arch to 3.5" which does a good job of increasing negative camber and lowering the car. I have also seen some photos of people who have drilled the uprights to place the spring eyelet lower on the upright and thus changing the relativity between the upper and lower control elements. I haven't seen any data on what effect that would have and am not sure that I would want to go that route. It seems that might have some odd effects on how the suspension works. If you get any actual data on that or any other more radical modifications, I'd love to hear about it. Cheers, Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Crisenbery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 7:47 AM Subject: [Spits] Rear suspension modification question > Dear Listers, > > I'm looking at making an adjustable rear shackle to be able to adjust > the rear tires camber. I believe Kas Kastners book has a picture of an > adjustable shackle. I'm talking about the piece that attaches at the > end of the spring and bolts to the rear axle trunnion and lower shock > mount. > > Have any of you done this modification? I believe the Kas detail shows > the 2 "eyes" being whacked off of the shackle and a rod end welded onto > each side to take it's place. I believe when you screw the rod ends up > you will lengthen the overall length of the shackle and it should raise > the car by having less camber on the rear wheels. > > I would be interested in any pictures or experience in doing this mod. > > Thanks > > > ___________________________ > > Christopher E. Crisenbery, P.E. > Feller, Finch & Associates, Inc. > 2797 Spring Arbor Rd., Suite B > Jackson, MI 49203 > p/n (517) 783-0710 > fax (517) 783-0711 > _______________________________________________ > Spitfires mailing list > [email protected] > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are asked to respect that confidentiality and not disclose, copy or make use of its contents. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email and contact the sender immediately. Your assistance is appreciated. _______________________________________________ Spitfires mailing list [email protected] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires
