Re: Idea for adjustable T-L

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2008/12/27 2:42:22

For this to work, you'd have to have a short, fat, (IE large diameter) hydraulic cylinder to support the weight. Something like a "pancake" type of cylinder. Pressure to operate it could be diverted from the p/s pump, should be enough pressure to do the job and keep the extra plumbing to a minimum. A small cylinder from a portapower would probably work, hook up a couple of electro-hydraulic switches and you can have it freely drain to lower, and pressure fill to lift.

On a side thought, I would have a "cup" welded into the bottom of the lower control arm to allow the car to go lower. Oh, and put the electro-hydraulic switch on the inlet side of the hose, so if the hose breaks, you don't lose all your p/s fluid, and can still limp home.