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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: flyinglizard on February 17, 2010, 07:11:44 PM

Title: Lower control arm spacer kit??
Post by: flyinglizard on February 17, 2010, 07:11:44 PM

Is there a source for dropping the outer ball joint connection ? I want to lower my car further and retain some camber gain. TIA. MM

Title: Lower control arm spacer kit??
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on February 17, 2010, 09:02:15 PM

custom control arms or custom struts considering its a pressed in ball joint

Title: Lower control arm spacer kit??
Post by: flyinglizard on February 18, 2010, 03:41:46 PM

I am looking for  longer ball joint that wil press in without custom fab.  Iwant to lower the outer point, and/ or raise the inner about 1/2 in. .
 MM

Title: Lower control arm spacer kit??
Post by: dvmotorsports on February 18, 2010, 03:55:38 PM

So basically you want to find another ball joint that fits, but with different height dimensions?

Title: Lower control arm spacer kit??
Post by: flyinglizard on February 18, 2010, 06:45:49 PM

Yes. Coleman makes a few long ball stud joints.  Do you have any that have been pressed out??
     I use them for stockcars. Mostly GM and chrysler sizes.
 When the car gets  so low that the LCA point up, it is camber loss and roll center issues.  
 The old style cars with the three bolt struts , could just be spaced between the strut and lower ball joint box.

Title: Lower control arm spacer kit??
Post by: dvmotorsports on February 18, 2010, 08:04:49 PM

I have none that have been pressed out. I do have some replacements in the trunk though. I don't even know why. I have E30M control arms, i don't think those can be pressed. I think the extras just came with  the car.