 How do longer ball joints affect suspension geometry? |
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  Jul 10 2011, 01:52 AM
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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 |
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Jul 10 2011, 02:23 PM
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Veteran Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
It lowers the car without changing the LCA angle.
If you lower with all spring your roll center gets very low and you loose camber gain and you run into travel limitations with the jounce bumper. Lowering with the ball joint is effectively like a drop spindle. One negative is it will effect bump steer unless you lower the tie rod the same amount. |
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notsonic How do longer ball joints affect suspension geometry? Jul 10 2011, 01:52 AM
Al weyman I must admit I wondered this when I commented on a... Jul 10 2011, 08:08 AM
Al weyman Makes sense thanks. Funny enough I was playing wit... Jul 12 2011, 07:28 AM |
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