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66uno
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 Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:09 pm Post subject: Improving ride of a lowered bus |
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I lowered my bus 2 1/2 inches using drop spindles in the front and an IRS trans in the rear. The ride is pretty good overall. But the front does not damp as well as I would like. I put Koni’s in the front but not adjustable ones. It also does not track as well as I would like. I am considering lowering my tire pressure in the front. I have heard that may improve the tracking. Now, I must be keenly alert at all times. Also thinking of adding castor shims.
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panel
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Location: Victoria B.C. Canada
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Improving ride of a lowered bus |
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Have you had it in for an alignment after the spindle install ?
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sled
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: Improving ride of a lowered bus |
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I lowered my bus 2 1/2 inches using drop spindles in the front and an IRS trans in the rear. The ride is pretty good overall. But the front does not damp as well as I would like. I put Koni’s in the front but not adjustable ones. It also does not track as well as I would like. I am considering lowering my tire pressure in the front. I have heard that may improve the tracking. Now, I must be keenly alert at all times. Also thinking of adding castor shims.
I am open to all suggestions. |
proper shocks make all the difference in the world for a split bus.
you can not add caster shims unless it is a Barndoor (1950-1955). for "regular" split buses the caster has to be added into the construction of the beam.
what tires do you have in front, and what pressure are you running?
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NUTSFORBUSES
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Improving ride of a lowered bus |
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I'm dropped 3.5" w IRS, stock beam on 15" , but customized wheels (offset) I would think IF you used adjustable Koni's (and your front end is in good order)you may find that sweet spot. I remember taking the Koni's off 3X to get my ride, once in the back. I tightened-up the Koni's slowly to get there. Check your toe-in and try to wiggle the tires in the air. Any bearing movement will make the ride wacky and throw off everything.
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