Car Suspension changing

[1934sedan]

Hello Guys , can you tell me why the ride heights change on these cars after a race?


Thanks

[Earnst85]

Air pressure build up?

[IraceLegends77]

Do you have something on the the adjusters so they can not move (ie. tape, hose clamps). They will move if you don't have anything holding them and yes air pressure build up will change the height too.

[racerrad8]

Changing up or down...?

Randy - RPM

[N4Racing]

Does anyone make adjusters that clamp tight?  (They are split and have a screw in them, you tighten the screw when you have the adjustment set)

Thanks, Jeff

[PRM Motorsport]

Just use a hose clamp, works great!

[knoxracing]

The are some adjusters available that are slotted in 1/8th" increments with a spring loaded detent set screw. There has been some debate on the legality. I think that issue is beyond silly.

Ride heights on asphalt do not really change on a good tight car with fairly fresh components. Also when you raise the car in the shop and make adjustments, make sure when you set it back on the floor that the shock seats in the adjuster. Many times I will set a car up and  the shock nut will hang on a shock top. It may not pop back in until later when you load it or possibly race it. Taping the adjusters is typical. make sure ALL of your ball joints are tight, the spindle cone bolt is tight etc.

[1934sedan]

I do have hose clamps next to the collars, the heights seem to lower on the rr side?
Thanks.

[justfreaky]

Chris,

As Dennis pointed out; There are split collars available for almost any application. You can't just expect to put a hose clamp on and expect it to stay exactly in place forever. The right side of a pavement oval car takes a lot of abuse. You are still going to need to check your measurements weekly and reset your hose clamps accordingly. The cheapest way I know how to do it. :/

Steve