Rake. :/

[JasonBates]

So, I recently lowered my car on some springs and struts. And I've noticed I seem to have a bit of rake.
Now I know I can get it down in the back a little bit more by removing the spring pads. But the question's I have are, Should I do it? What are the good or bad things about removing them?
Or is there another option?

[MR 325]

I've run no pads on many cars and never noticed any additional noise.

What springs are you running that give you such a rake?

[Pdxseth]

Post pics, how much take are we talking


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[JasonBates]

I have KW springs and struts. They're supposed to be 60mm lower.
I don't have a way to take pictures right now, but from the bottom of the wheel front is about 19 5/8" and the rear is about 20 5/8". I have stock bottle caps on it for now.
They seemed to have settled a bit since I last measured them when I put it all in almost two months ago.

[Mr. Tasty]

I have kw 60/40 springs on my early model with all pads removed. It has obvious rake with the 20mm difference and early model high arches.

[JasonBates]

Yeah, the set I have is supposed to be 60mm lower front and rear. I'm thinking I should just take the rear pads out and call it a day.

[TobyB]

Hmmm, one racing friend says a little bit of rake (nose down) is what
you're shooting for.

You might have a winner!

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[idanity]

Post pics, how much take are we talking


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post pix....how much cake are we talking ?

[JasonBates]

Well, the suspension has settled a bit more and it looks much better but the front is just about tucking tire and the rear isn't even close.

I'll try and take a few pictures tonight.

[dirtrider372]

At least you don't have reverse rake!

[JasonBates]

Still raking.

So, I still have a bit of rake and I think it's about time I do most, if not all of my bushings. So I was looking around for what I need, and I found some rear shock mounts and was wondering if any one makes any that might raise the mounting point, in turn lowering the car a little.
Just a thought, any thing like that exists?

[IronFreak]

Shocks don't determine your ride height, springs do. You can take to spring pads out for a little drop.

Ok, I see you asked about the pads. I don't understand the term "rake", you mean camber?

[JasonBates]

I feel like an idiot, because I now realize I had that backwards.

So, unless I get shorter lowering springs, taking out the pads is all I can really do?

[IronFreak]

Correct. Your shock just help control the springs. your spring control the height your car sits at as well and other things like roll and what not.

[JasonBates]

I should know this now. haha.

Looks like I get to do suspension work when the car goes down for the swap.