Help out the new guy lower his Precedent

Nate540 · 11-16-2012, 02:46 PM

Ok guys new to the carts but want to lower mine a little. Do the make kits for this or do I need to fab all of it? I have done a few things to it already Lights, wheels, and a few other things. Here is a picture of it. Will appreciate any input Thanks

1970buick · 11-16-2012, 05:21 PM

Awesome color! Wheels look great too!

Offtwice · 11-16-2012, 07:03 PM

Easiest way is to block the rear leaf springs and flip the front spring over. If you don't like the ride height of the front after flipping the spring - then you will need to get a custom one fabricated - and then you need to look up pachanga - here in Bgw - he fabbed mine

Nate540 · 11-19-2012, 06:44 PM

Thanks guys do you know how much it will drop the front with the flip of the spring

Offtwice · 11-19-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate540

Thanks guys do you know how much it will drop the front with the flip of the spring

I dont - I tried it and it didn't work for me - too low

VWDANO · 12-05-2012, 08:17 PM

I placed the front spring in a press and took some of the arch out of it,do a little at a time untill its where you want it

VWDANO · 12-05-2012, 08:29 PM

This is about 1 1/2 inch

pachanga90 · 12-05-2012, 10:11 PM

Careful "Pressing" a spring,If you push a little too much near the center-bolt hole,it can crack,or just break in half.The first spring we built for OffTwice broke on the table,when we were fitting it.The guy who made it,has been doing it since 1972,so it can happen no matter how much you know,or how careful you are.To adjust the arch,slowly hit the spring in 1"-2" increments along the length,Get the center area where it need to be first,then work your way out-wards.Light bumps with a press,will make drastic changes quickly.Hope this helps.

Offtwice · 12-05-2012, 11:21 PM

The more you flatten that spring the more camber issue your going to have!

Nate540 · 12-06-2012, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offtwice

The more you flatten that spring the more camber issue your going to have!

Yeah that is what I was thinking because you are lengthening the spring.

11-16-2012, 05:21 PM	#2
1970buick Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 818	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent Awesome color! Wheels look great too!

11-16-2012, 07:03 PM	#3
Offtwice Member 23082 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 1,169	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent Easiest way is to block the rear leaf springs and flip the front spring over. If you don't like the ride height of the front after flipping the spring - then you will need to get a custom one fabricated - and then you need to look up pachanga - here in Bgw - he fabbed mine

11-19-2012, 06:44 PM	#4
Nate540 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent Thanks guys do you know how much it will drop the front with the flip of the spring
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12-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#6
VWDANO Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent I placed the front spring in a press and took some of the arch out of it,do a little at a time untill its where you want it
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12-05-2012, 08:29 PM	#7
VWDANO Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent This is about 1 1/2 inch
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12-05-2012, 10:11 PM	#8
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent Careful "Pressing" a spring,If you push a little too much near the center-bolt hole,it can crack,or just break in half.The first spring we built for OffTwice broke on the table,when we were fitting it.The guy who made it,has been doing it since 1972,so it can happen no matter how much you know,or how careful you are.To adjust the arch,slowly hit the spring in 1"-2" increments along the length,Get the center area where it need to be first,then work your way out-wards.Light bumps with a press,will make drastic changes quickly.Hope this helps.

12-05-2012, 11:21 PM	#9
Offtwice Member 23082 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 1,169	Re: Help out the new guy lower his Precedent The more you flatten that spring the more camber issue your going to have!

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