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Low Ground Clearence At The Rear - Help!


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Guest Kitcarkris

Hi all,

 

I got to a point where I was able to take my car out on a private road for the first time over the weekend (still building) to see how it drove. I came accross a problem I hadn't even thought of which was the rear ground clearance. With just myself in the car (70kg) the car only had 15mm clearance between the front (rear) wishbone mount and the floor. I drove about 50 metres and it kept scrapping along the floor...

 

I bought the car part built and the suspension was something that had already been done. It is what looks to be the standard Sierra spring and dampener. Am I missing something or is this a common problem? I have read about replacing with coil overs, how and where and what do I buy if this is the solution? Sorry bit of a novice when it comes to suspension.

 

The car is a Robin Hood 2b if this helps

 

Kris

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On my 2b there was a tube that went inside another. There were holes drilled through and a bolt going right through.

You can then take the bolt out and lower/raise it to the next hole.

 

Ill see if i can find a picture

 

Andi

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Andi's solution is the quickest/easiest/cheapest......

The outer tube is the bottom of the rollover bar,

the inner tube is the lower leg of the McPherson strut that was fitted to the

front of the Sierra.

Jack up the car, remove the bolt, pull out the inner tube about an inch, then drill another hole.

Save coilover upgrades for next winter.

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Guest Kitcarkris

Great. I'll get working n this solution first, this forum is really amazing with the amount of info available.

 

Thanks again!

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Guest 2B-EVO

Now don't quote me on this as i'm sure other members will confirm but the suggested measurement for giving sensible ground clearance on a 2B is that the chassis just in front of where the rear arch meets the side panel should be 7 inches from the ground.

 

Cheers Andy

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