How long would it take a professional to install 3 inch lowering springs in my chevy s10?
IM NOT A PRO BUT HAVE A GOOD IDEA WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO DO REMOVE REAR TIRES AND SHOCKS AND UNBOLT SPRINGS AND U BOLTS POSSIBLE DICONNECT BRAKE LINES CHECK CLEARANCE REMOVE SPRINGS INSTALL NEW SPRINGS CHECK CLEARANCE REBOLT NEW SPRINGS AND U BOLTS BRAKE LINES AND SHOCKS (NEW ONES CAUSE OLD WILL BE TO LONG) PUT TIRES BACK ON CHECK AGAIN ABOUT 4 HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS .
Where do i hook a tow chain to a chrysler 300c?
Please don't. Just call a tow truck and they will get it out for you damage free.
What is the proper tire pressure for a Chevy Malibu?
Look on the tire, there is a PSI listed on the side. Also, look inside the door jamb of the driver’s side door, there should be a sticker with tire information. There may also be a book in the glove box that specifies the type of tire and PSI. But it really all comes down the the actual tire on the car, so I usually go with the PSI on the sidewall of the tire. The recommended PSI is a range, you can use more pressure if there is more weight, less pressure if there is less weight, but of course you should not exceed the maximum PSI. With a front-engine car it may make sense to have slightly higher pressure in the front tires. You can look at the tires to see if they are saggy or firm and adjust accordingly.
Does making the exhaust of my car bigger mean more fuel consumption?
Yes, potentially. Technically speaking. It depends on what kind of car you drive.By “exhaust” here, I’m taking it to mean the full exhaust, from engine back. If you are talking about a muffler or just the end of the exhaust/tailpipe, then the answer is no.If your car is boosted (turbocharger or supercharger) then yes, it could mean more fuel consumption. A freer flowing exhaust will typically increase horsepower slightly on these types of cars. More power means more fuel consumption. If the engine has other modifications as well, then the effect will be larger.If your car is not boosted - normally aspirated - then most likely you won’t notice too much of a difference.Also, just because you increase the size of the exhaust does not mean the exhaust will be louder. A larger pipe diameter can still have catalytic converters (a.k.a. cats) and mufflers. Larger exhausts tend to be louder because the company that made the exhaust used louder “performance” mufflers, freer flowing cats, or might have removed the cats and mufflers all together.
If the size of the front tires is less than the rear tires then what will happen?
Nothing. It depends on smaller in which dimension. If they front tires are narrower, then that is referred to as a “staggered setup” and most Porsche 911s have that setup. If the diameter of the front wheels are smaller, like 18″ and the rear wheels are larger 19″ then that effects the “stance” of the car and helps the car handle better. In this picture, the front wheels are 18″ and the rears are 19″ diameter. The fronts are also 9″ wide and the rears 10″ wide.
Will there be even a slight difference in the ground clearance for the same car with 15 inch alloys and 16 inch alloys?
Thanks for A2A.Ground clearence depends on the wheel radius, which in turn, depends more on the tire than the wheel rim - particularly with just 1 inch difference in the rim size.The tires are typically rated as xxx/xx Rxx (Eg. 275/75 R15). Here, the first xxx (275) is the width of the tire in mm. 275 mmThe second /xx (/75) is the aspect ratio of height to width in percentage. height of tire above rim = 275 x 0.75 = 206.25 mmThe third Rxx (R15) is the diameter of the rim in inches. 15 inches = 381 mmDiameter of the wheel = height of tire x 2 + rim diameter = 206.25 x 2 + 381 = 793.5 mmRadius of the wheel = 793.5/2 = 396.75 mmNow if you go for a larger rim and / or wider tires, you could chose the tire aspect ratio such that you can come close to or match the wheel radius.For example you want a 16-inch wheel in place of the 15-inch 275/75 R15 tire with the same width (275 mm). Let's work our way backwards.Diameter of the wheel = 793.5 = H x 2 + 406.4. Or H = 193.55 mm (H = height of tire above rim)Aspect ratio required = 193.55 / 275 = 0.70 or 70.Thus, a tire 275/70 R16 tire on a 16 inch rim would give you the same ground clearence as a 275/75 R15 tire on a 15 inch wheel rim.Here's one of the many free tire calculators available online if you don't want to do these calculations yourself.http://www.miata.net/garage/tire...Disclaimer: The static and dynamic rolling radius are slightly less than than free radius calculated above due to flattening of the tire at the contact patch. Thus the ground clearence would also be slightly lower.
Third brake light on Ford Ranger camper shell?
Straight Shooter needs to get his facts straight. Federal law was passed in late 1984/early 1985 that starting in all passenger vehicles made and/or sold here in the CONUS must be equipped with a 3rd brake light. It was a result of semi-truck drivers not seeing the lower taillights on most cars causing a lot of rearend collisions. The 3rd brake lights make truck drivers more alert to the vehicles braking in front of them. NEVER tap power from the taillights in the bed. That's asking for electrical troubles as well as ruining the value of the Ranger if you ever sell it later on. If your camper top is made by a reputable manufacturer there is supposed to be an adapter harness made for it that allows you to plug into the main harness of the cab 3rd brake light. Do the research. Call the manufacturer of yours. NEVER EVER tap into orignal wiring.