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Old 09-21-2023, 01:34 PM
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Default Positive Rake Angle/Ride Height on Small Tire Ladder Bar Bracket Car?

Hey Everybody,

I have a 4 degree positive rake angle on the ride height and wanted opinions .

Thanks, Craig

Still launching at 4,500 - 2-step with 5,000 still to grab.
Turbo 400 4.11 Pro gears with MT 10.5w x 28 slicks

Front suspension:
Comp Engineering single adjustable
Adjusted to 90/10 settings
5 x 18 #180 springs
Low friction control arm bushings and ball joints
Front end limiters set to no limiting
Total Race Weight 3440
Front weight 1860
Rear weight 1580
Percentage Basis Front to rear 55% to 45%

Rear suspension:
Full length Competition engineering adjustable ladder bars
Bottom hole lowest front heim end setting
Right bar - slight preload
“5 #150 lbs - springs with spring jacks
Comp Engineering Double Adjustables
Pinion angle 2 degrees negative
MT 10.5w x 28 slicks with tubes at 14 pds cold - best runs

Thanks Guys, Craig

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Old 09-22-2023, 10:16 AM
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Are you close to Fairfax Ia? Brandospeed. Brandon may be able to help.

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Old 09-22-2023, 10:39 PM
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Brandospeed guys are amazing!!

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Old 09-24-2023, 12:54 PM
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Ladder bar angle matching the rocker angle is a good starting point.

But video of the launch will tell you everything you need to know.

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