Spring spacers for moving race cars
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Spring spacers for moving race cars
Looking for a quicker option than winding up the spring seats every time I have to use a truck or trailer without enough clearance.
I was going to just make some 2 inch wooden blocks to slip in above the springs whenever I need to move it, but does anyone know if there is a readily available commercial product for that?
I was going to just make some 2 inch wooden blocks to slip in above the springs whenever I need to move it, but does anyone know if there is a readily available commercial product for that?
#3
A lot of formula car guys will have a special set of "trailer wheels" that have tires several inches larger in diameter than their race wheels. I'm not sure that idea will work as well with fenders though...
#5
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I've got these spring spacers on my car:
http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tp...action=product
You could easily make spacers for transport by just cutting a slot in them to clear the shock shaft. If 2" is enough clearance then $25 each and some quality time with a saw is all it would take.
http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tp...action=product
You could easily make spacers for transport by just cutting a slot in them to clear the shock shaft. If 2" is enough clearance then $25 each and some quality time with a saw is all it would take.
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That's exactly the idea. Jack up a corner, slip in a spacer and raise the height enough for clearing a ramp into the trailer. Remove the spacer when the car's unloaded and you're back to the same original suspension settings. I've heard of people using hockey pucks for this purpose as well.
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Interesting. Stopping the shock from compressing is another effective way of doing it, although I imagine getting them in and out of the spring would be a nuisance.
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I like the Genesis adapters as well and just cutting those, although rubber might be more compliant. The circle track guys have plenty or rubber and urethane options available to modify into the perfect part. Either way it's the basic concept.