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Ziegelsteinfaust 03-07-2013 01:40 AM

Handling Questions.
 
I read the make it handle thread, and learned a few new things.

You can improve a camber gain by moving the lower a-arm forward 3/4 of an inch. What if one moved it a inch forward is it better or is 3/4 is the ideal.

When doing a drop is it always necessary to move the cross member forward 1" forward to center the wheels? Or does the cross member mod change that.

66 C10 383 03-07-2013 02:45 AM

Re: Handling Questions.
 
You can only move the control arms so far before the rear bushing starts contacting the crossmember. You can read more detail on it here:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ght=caster+mod

You don't absolutely have to move the wheels forward when you do a drop, it's just more noticable with a drop. Doing the above mod will center the wheels better.

Ziegelsteinfaust 03-08-2013 01:17 AM

Re: Handling Questions.
 
I meant although a bit poorly stated what if the relationship was 1" difference vs 3/4.

Would that be better?

Or is 3/4 of done because of the ease of the mod.

69gmcc10 03-08-2013 05:57 PM

Re: Handling Questions.
 
With the 3/4" mod 5.5 deg is supposed to be attainable, on no limit's 72 c10 they moved the lower ball joint forward 1" and I think they got about 7 degrees.

With the lower control arm mod you are only moving the lower joint so the amount the tire moves forward in the fender is about half.

INSIDIOUS '86 03-09-2013 12:36 AM

Re: Handling Questions.
 
I did my 86 1" forward and got 7.5 degrees dialed in for caster.
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Ziegelsteinfaust 03-09-2013 07:46 PM

Re: Handling Questions.
 
Thank you guys.

I am on the hunt for a cheap cross member on to which plant my evil ideas.


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