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Ralphy
05-21-2014, 05:16 AM
What are some ways to eliminate left front lifting center off? Car is really good now just noticing some LF lift.

TheJet-09
05-21-2014, 08:06 AM
I would ask why you want to eliminate it if the "car is really good now"? Seems like some to most cars have a little lift when there is traction available. Without knowing what chassis you have can we assume that you have some type of limiting chain on the LR?

Ralphy
05-21-2014, 08:59 AM
Yes we use a chain on LR

TheJet-09
05-22-2014, 12:51 AM
Assuming a 4-bar suspension...how soft are you on the RR? How much rake is in your J-Bar? Maybe look at those areas if it is still a concern.

Ralphy
05-22-2014, 05:02 AM
We run more J bar rake than most. That's probably the biggest contributing factor. Thanks for your help.

Matt49
05-22-2014, 10:50 AM
More top right bar angle can help. Moving 5th coil back can help. Less j-bar angle can help. More nose weight can help. More RR shock compression and less rebound can help.

I know people will disagree with me on this but I don't care how good a car is, it can be better if you get all 4 tires working for you.

Ralphy
05-22-2014, 12:40 PM
Exactly! The car is way better than it has been, but when we say that's good enough we will be settling for a top 3again. Thanks Matt49 And TheJet09 for your help. You'll guys are awesome.

FlatTire
05-22-2014, 01:05 PM
Don't forget its all a trade off. The changes that were mentioned to make that LF work could also be a slight hindrance to all the other good things you have going on. Just keep that in mind.

Ralphy
05-22-2014, 01:18 PM
Ok we will keep that in mind.

PushinTheLimit
05-22-2014, 01:21 PM
I was having some LF lift in my car recently too. It wasn't killing the car as it was driving pretty good when it got slick. But way too tight when it was tacky. I took alot of J-Bar rake out and moved my 5th Coil back one spot and the it doesn't life the LF anymore. It still rolls over like it should, but not in the air like what you used to see Late Model's did in the races.

Ralphy
05-22-2014, 01:28 PM
I really think J bar rake is our issue. We have already moved the 5th coil back. Thanks.