[notsonic]

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

[Al weyman]

I must admit I wondered this when I commented on a post about the Howe Joints. I have them on my 2nd gen uppers and can see how that works as it effectively alters the angle of the upper wishbone doing basically what the Guilstrade mod did without the hassle and in my case legal but I am confused how this helps on a third or forth gen McPherson strut set up apart from lowering the car slightly. But it wouldnt even do that if you have like I do on the 3rd gen, a coil over conversion.

This post has been edited by Al weyman: Jul 10 2011, 08:11 AM