()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 just so i understand if i want to do a 4" lift i need to drop all points being moved 4 inches or am i wrong on that point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 BTW check out my strut extensions thanks to Jerry for the info and materials and my brother for machining them my lift is started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 While technically correct you have to offset the front strut lift blocks, if you don't the camber will be wonky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 so does anyone see an issue with this lift? all blocks are 4 inches and strut extensions are 4" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Im asuming on the rear your using 4 indevidular blocks, if so it would be best to tie them together with diaganal stock welded up. Ive seen these blocks bend out the captive body nuts if left single, if its just for a poser your good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Those strut extensions do not appear to correct for camber nor support the strut top in any significant way. I would not build them that way but that's just my opinion. I'm planning to do a small run of my own strut top design which allows for camber adjustment via slots in the lower plate. But I haven't got around to having the plates laser cut yet so I only have my prototype set. Your blocks look much too thin as well. 1/4" is the smallest wall thickness I would consider without further structural support. I've seen 3/16" wall blocks get crushed under a 4" lifted EA81 wagon. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hey Everybody This is Jerry, those lift blocks for the front struts are at the bottom of the strut so there for you don't need to adjust for camber. I have a set on my hatchbrat and they have been on there for 6 years i haven't had any problems yet and now i am driving it to work putting on 500 miles a week. The tires are showing no crazy ware patteren, at the top of the strut yes you have to adjust but at the bottom no adjustment needed. Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 thanks for the info Scott i'll connect the blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 That is still going to kick the camber out a little - I would have to draw it out to find out how much but I suspect it's less than building strut top plates. Not a bad idea though and the camber could still be corrected elsewhere. Do you weld them to the bottom of the strut or clamp them somehow? I could see welding them being a problem if you needed to replace one. I've bent a few struts off-road though that's due to not adding enough extra shocks for dampening. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 camber isn't that bad i think i will shorten the extensions a little bit to make it perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Look good! Need some bigger tires now. I have 205/75/14 on my pugs, that size, or maybe a bit bigger would look good on your car!! And what's the orange car in the foreground?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbvw Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I like it! Some tires will really make it look good. I spy a Type 3 VW. Is that yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 wanna buy it 700 without engine and trans 73 squareback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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