Lowered my C.C.

[Zenzilla]

Originally Posted by monepit

I put he springs on the rear and that raised it 1 inch in the rear. On the front there are 4, 4 inch grade 3 bolts. I went to Menards and bought 4, 5 inch grade 3 bolts and a bunch of washers and put 8 washers on the 2 front bolts because they are solid through the frame. On the rear 2 bolts I had to cut a piece of steel and span the frame because the bolts are mounted on the inside of the frame instead of through it. It raised the front exactly an inch for a cost of $3.30. Worked great.

Great idea and very budget friendly

[Tbinkley3]

Thanks for the additional input monepit. I need to raise my front end 1" and this should work.

[thetoddjohnson]

When you raise the front using this technique doesn't it introduce unwanted negative camber? I'm assuming that it does. I'm just wondering how much.

I am planning on lifting the front end of my DS about 1.75" using this technique. In preparation for that project I modified some a-arms so I can adjust camber. I think that the limiting factor for me will be the clearance between the tie-rod and the frame. (Actually, the limiting factor will probably be my patience because minor camber adjustments will require removing the arms from the clevis and I can see myself getting it "close enough" and then moving on to something more interesting.)

TJ

[Tbinkley3]

It worked fine on mine. I've actually done it 4 or 5 times now on different DS projects and it works great.

[monepit]

It worked fine on mine with no adjustments. Still working fine

[express]

Zenzilla this is one of the nicest carts around! Top 10 for sure! Just friggin sweet!