[Tigers] Fwd: Coil over shocks?

[Tom Witt]

Lots of aspects factor into rubbing.  You stated originally there was no rubbing. And, you thought it might be a weight issue. If so removed what must be the added weight. If it is spring sag then they will need to be replaced or re-arced. Perhaps a leaf is broken???  There is the possibility that the Panhard rod bushings have worn. Thus the prescribed arc of the Panhard rod is no longer holding the tires off an area..., or the slop is allowing the axle to move and rub.

What type of driving causes the rub. Bumps, turning? Where are the tires rubbing? Inner fender (and if there on the inside or outside wall). Or is it the wheel opening lip that is rubbing? If it is the wheel opening lip there are services that can deal with this and generally not affect the paint. What is the wheel offset and the tire size? You might be near the edge of slim margins.  Longer shackles may flex even more and it will alter the pinion angle and roll steer. I agree with a previous poster raising the rear of the Tiger upwards towards 2”- 3” is excessive.




  From: Lance Beauchamp via Tigers 
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 6:29 AM
To: tigers at autox.team.net 
Subject: [Tigers] Fwd: Coil over shocks?

More info, The car has original springs, it has dropped down in the rear especially on my side , I think it's a weight issue. I've had 15 inch Panasport's on for some time with no isssues. And I had air shocks for awhile, harsher ride, looked good though!  So, Mr King is probably wright new springs and a good new rear shock will keep that tire off my fender.. 

Beau 9470951

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From: Jay Laifman <jay.laifman at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 1:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Coil over shocks?
To: Jim Buster <jbsyv at yahoo.com>
Cc: Lance Beauchamp <blance598 at gmail.com>, tigers at autox.team.net <tigers at autox.team.net>



Why?  Are you putting in larger diameter wheels?  Might look quite a bit odd.  And similar sized wheels in front would hit when turning. 

> On Sep 18, 2018, at 9:18 PM, Jim Buster via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I think coil over shocks in addition to leaf springs goes into the territory of ‘helper springs’. Usually for carrying a heavier load. Adjustable coil over shocks (where you can raise the ride height) will pre-load the leaf springs and, in my opinion, result in a harsh ride and possibly some irrational behavior of the rear end. Fitment may also be an issue. Extended shackles may be your answer. 2 inches is quite a bit and I’m not a fan of longer shackles but it will raise the body. Maybe someone has had more experience with coil overs than I have. I use QA1 coil overs on my street rod with a 4 link set up. 
> Jim B
> 
>> On Sep 18, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Lance Beauchamp via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone ever used coil over shocks in the rear of thier Tiger? 
>> If so what kind fit, any mods necessary. I'm interested in rasing the rear 2 to 3 inches


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