My 71 Firebird - untamable

[dhutton]

Aren't those lower coilover mounts adjustable? Just raise them one notch.

Don

[cpd004]

The coil over mounts are not adjustable. Only the lower control arms are.

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by cpd004

The coil over mounts are not adjustable. Only the lower control arms are.

I think they are and I see a hole above where yours are installed. I think you can move the mount up one hole. I know the first gen four bars are able to do this. When I look at the installation instructions your mounts appear to be lower. I don't see the unused hole in the instruction photos.

Don

[cpd004]

That block actually can't go up or down. I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow. The lower control arm can move up or down, but it will change the angle of the rear end. Here's another pic I had, but it doesn't really show much else other than the old tires.

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by cpd004

That block actually can't go up or down. I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow. The lower control arm can move up or down, but it will change the angle of the rear.

If it could move up like the first gens you would be in good shape.

Don

[cpd004]

Originally Posted by dhutton

If it could move up like the first gens you would be in good shape.

Don

It can...I'd guess that it would throw the rear end pinion angle off. That bracket and the control arm can move up. It still wouldn't raise the front at this point. It's definitely something to consider though.





Man...I've got to stop driving this thing around in the rain!

[WSSix]

Your coil overs in the rear are set very differently. Was that done in an attempt to correct the height issues or some other reason? How are the fronts adjusted compared to one another?

[cpd004]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Your coil overs in the rear are set very differently. Was that done in an attempt to correct the height issues or some other reason? How are the fronts adjusted compared to one another?

Yes...to correct the height issue. The fronts are exact opposite of the rear as far as preload goes on the coils. The front passenger has barely any preload compared to the drivers side on the front. I believe there is bind somewhere and have gone over everything a few times with nothing jumping out as obvious. The ride, as you can imagine, is not confidence inspiring by any means.

[cpd004]

Well, turns out there may be some issues with my shocks and spring rates. One odd thing I have going on is that there are only 9 clicks available for adjustment instead of 24. Just waiting on Ridetech to see what they want me to do. One disappointing thing so far is that I've talked to a few different support guys and it seems to take forever for them to get back to me after I send them measurements or results based on what they'd like me to try.

[WSSix]

Sorry to hear it's not going as smoothly and quickly as you'd like. Hopefully, they can get on it and have it figured out for you soon.