lowering a coil spring suspension?

[Ron Nodine]

What is the best way to lower a coil spring suspension on a model such as Mobius 65 Comet etc.

Edited February 19, 2022 by iamsuperdan
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[afx]

To lower the front coil spring setup you have to effectively raise the upper A-arm.  On this Mustang chassis I choose to remove material from the upper A-arm to allow the spindle to rise farther into the front wheel well which lowers the front suspension.  You can see the material I removed here evidence by the notch I created in the lower surface of the arm

Edited February 19, 2022 by afx

[Ace-Garageguy]

Another way, and more in keeping with the way you'd do it on a real one, is to simply cut the stub axle off the front spindle, and move it UP on the spindle the exact amount you want to lower the car.

In real life, they sell things called "dropped spindles" that are just exactly the same idea.

Measuring accurately is critical, as is making certain your work is neat, square, and symmetrical from side to side.

[Fat Brian]

Sometimes you can even flip the kit spindles if the wheel pin isnt directly in the center, or swap sides and flip them if they've got the tie rod mounts on them. 

[Ron Nodine]

Thanks