Lift Question!

[testy]

Say I build a lift for my EA82.

 

I Use 2x6 square tubing to comprise the engine and tranny lower kit. Do you think I could build 7" strut tower extentions? Would that kill my axles?

 

Also, I know its not good to build the strut extentions straight up and down. What are acceptable anges should you choose to throw out that information? I will try and get my head around the rear portion of the lift another day!

 

Thanks guys.

[Reveeen]

I Use 2x6 square tubing to comprise the engine and tranny lower kit.

 

2X5 is easier, using 2X6 you will have to closely watch your fuel lines, and E brake cables.

 

Do you think I could build 7" strut tower extensions?

 

Picking up an inch is ok, I wouldn't try for more, but you should be ok at an inch. If you go more than the lift you will need an alignment after.

 

What are acceptable anges should you choose to throw out that information?

 

The "numbers" that have been thrown around are 7mm offset per inch of lift. Lifting 7 inches will be 7X7, or 49mm offset towards the inside.

 

@6" your will be lengthening your steering shaft 5 1/4"

[testy]

So the strut tower extensions will be angled like this :

 

_______________

\ \ EA82 Motor / /

| |................| |

 

with 49 mm offset.

 

 

RED : Strut Extensions!

BLUE : Struts!

[Reveeen]

The angle is not as important as the offset. What I see is when the extensions are made they are made parallel, but simply offset.

So one 3 holed plate for the top, a spacer of the lift length, then another 3 holed plate rotated 180 degrees and offset the 49mm.

The rubber strut tops are pretty forgiving.

 

When I did mine I extended the struts (actually making the struts longer) then I picked up a bit by making the tops adjustable (slotting the strut tower top holes), and lengthening the lower control arms.

The other way is easier.

[testy]

Yes I saw your webpage, brilliant work there. Expecially like the 12" project.

 

 

I understand now. I just wanted to know what direction the offset is in. Is the bottom of the strut extension offset to the outside or the inside of the car. Or front or back?

[Reveeen]

Hey! not my web page............. strictly given as an example, you will find the rear of your Loyale is different to the model shown.

 

I just wanted to know what direction the offset is in

 

The offset is "in" (in-out is the camber, front-rear is the castor). What I would do (assuming you are using a strut top for the bottom plate) is weld a round spacer to the bottom plate, then offset the top plate the required amount (7mm/inch of lift) tacking the top plate, checking (fitting?), then finish welding.