SpenB

Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #1

Ok, If you seen the other thread you will see I have started to build the chassis up.

But... 2 things I'm unsure about, the pictures will show what I mean.

1 - My whole front axle seems to be tipping forward.
2 - The spring seats on the axle seem to be too far forward causing the springs to not sit straight.

My old one has the spring seats parallel to the floor and the spring sitting perfectly up right / straight.

Is this because the engine and weight is not sitting on it?

Cheers

 

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saccy

New Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #2

Hi if it helps was stood looking at that on mine this weekend the engine is in aswell,new galv chassis,

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #3

front axle does sit at more of an angle compared to rear ,weight will improve it

 

SpenB

Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #4

Saccy - are you saying that you have the same as me (springs seem to sit forward and at an angle?) even with the engine in?

James - Thanks, will stop worrying its all wrong now.

Cheers

 

Boris113

Well-Known Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #5

I had the same with my new chassis. The rear end of the spring seat seems to sit higher than the front so the spring didn't sit flat. Once the body and engine were fitted it was less noticeable.

 

discomark10

Well-Known Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #6

Tis normal

 

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saccy

New Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #7

Hi yes engine in but it sounds like its the norm. few