How do longer ball joints affect suspension geometry? - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

So this is slightly off topic as its for my fiero, but i see some third gen owners have brought up the topic, dunno about fourth gens, and I know this is the place that could answer a suspension question or two with a real answer.

A somewhat popular product for fieros are this guy's extended ball joints for the front that lower it about an 1" (also has a 1/2" version.)

http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/product_i...products_id=158

I'm debating these or lowering springs. Its not a race car, more or less a daily driver.

I'm wondering if these are better, worse, or no different to the suspension geometry and handling characteristics vs 1" drop springs.

Its also got me wondering, if they are better, then am I doing wrong by using lowering springs in my fourth gen?

paranoia.

Any input would be appreciated.

This post has been edited by notsonic: Jul 10 2011, 01:53 AM

notsonic View Member Profile	Jul 10 2011, 01:52 AM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 31-July 08 Member No.: 2,266	So this is slightly off topic as its for my fiero, but i see some third gen owners have brought up the topic, dunno about fourth gens, and I know this is the place that could answer a suspension question or two with a real answer. A somewhat popular product for fieros are this guy's extended ball joints for the front that lower it about an 1" (also has a 1/2" version.) http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/product_i...products_id=158 I'm debating these or lowering springs. Its not a race car, more or less a daily driver. I'm wondering if these are better, worse, or no different to the suspension geometry and handling characteristics vs 1" drop springs. Its also got me wondering, if they are better, then am I doing wrong by using lowering springs in my fourth gen? paranoia. Any input would be appreciated. This post has been edited by notsonic: Jul 10 2011, 01:53 AM