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Old 08-06-2012, 04:36 PM   #1
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Narrowed Control Arms

I have been 'bench exploring' some suspension/braking/wheel options and wondering what, if any, negative effects 1" narrowed control arms would have on the supension geometry. I assume that the camber, and therefore caster gain will be more aggressive, but is this necessarily a bad thing? What other possible side-effects (positive or negative) am I overlooking? Any and all input is appreciated
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Old 08-06-2012, 05:10 PM   #2
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Re: Narrowed Control Arms

You could check with Heidts, they offer narrowed A-arms for Camaro, Nova and Chevelle. They would probably be able to tell you any pros/cons between stock/narrow set-ups. Just a thought.
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Old 08-06-2012, 05:33 PM   #3
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Re: Narrowed Control Arms

what r you doing narrowing conrol arms? Dont you have an LQ4 to install?
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Old 08-06-2012, 05:57 PM   #4
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Re: Narrowed Control Arms

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You could check with Heidts, they offer narrowed A-arms for Camaro, Nova and Chevelle. They would probably be able to tell you any pros/cons between stock/narrow set-ups. Just a thought.
Good idea! I know PB offers them as well- would like to hear from them or NoLimit as they are intimately familiar with our trucks.
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what r you doing narrowing conrol arms? Dont you have an LQ4 to install?
Haha- yes, that is part of what is motivating these ideas. I can already out-drive the truck with its current power plant; that will quickly become an even bigger issue with more HP on tap. The truck needs suspension/brakes so I don't kill myself, or worse, wreck my truck!
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Old 08-06-2012, 05:59 PM   #5
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Re: Narrowed Control Arms

Have you discussed this with Nate?
I know he make narrower control arms and the 1" forward version that helps center the wheel in the wheel opening.
(and helps with caster adjustments).
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Old 08-06-2012, 06:14 PM   #6
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Re: Narrowed Control Arms

Was just about to post the same exact thing. Pros-Cons from narrowing .5" compared to 1"?
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Re: Narrowed Control Arms

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Have you discussed this with Nate?
I know he make narrower control arms and the 1" forward version that helps center the wheel in the wheel opening.
(and helps with caster adjustments).
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537266
Just spoke with Dave at PB- should be extremely minor effects with coils and only minor camber/caster gains with 'bags due to suspension travel.
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