[Tigers] Fwd: Coil over shocks?

[Jay Laifman]

I know I said that.  But, now that I see these other posts, if the rear
springs are sagging that much, 2-3" might get it back to stock!

I would now add a different take.  Does anyone know how to make sure the
springs don't get re-arched too much?  Or replacement springs aren't too
high?

I'd hate for Lance to follow one of these suggestions and end up looking
like a 4x4 in the rear.

On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 12:25 PM Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> 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 <tigers at autox.team.net>
> *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
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> 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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