Shane94 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Im not positive on how I would rise the ride height! I build derby cars and I need to raise the front ride height but not sure how, so anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 This should be in the "Q and A" section. This particular part of the forum is for people who know how to do something magic to explain it to others. Anway, to help with your problem, what type of vehicle are you making 'derby' cars from? straight-axle '30s -'40s stuff or more modern, independent front suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebomb Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) For indpendent suspension and it has pegs on the front suspension for the tires to glue on to, cut them off then reglue them lower than the "stock" position. For leaf spring make some riser blocks where the springs bolt to on the frame. These two methods are the easiest ways to do it. Edited August 25, 2012 by gluebomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane94 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yes its more modern independant and Alright thanks! I was thinking about moving those pegs but I wasn't positive if that's how I should! And I'm sorry for this being in the wrong place! I'm new to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest G Holding Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I would mock up the kit first...many kits sit too high as they come in the box. A wheel tire swap might be all you need to do. To go higher the axles need to go lower..many different ways to do this, some quick, some accurate in scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alger1x Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Shane I use a faucet repair spring there millwalkie brand know I slaughted the spelling there $2.70 at lowes for 2 of them . You may have to make new spindels but thats not too bad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I paint and have used the heads of lego people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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