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Leveling My Rear Lower Control Arms

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by Da Torquester., May 28, 2023.

  1. Da Torquester.

    Da Torquester. Platinum Level Contributor

    In my quest to always find & think of a way to improve my cars traction, was wondering if there's a way to get my lower control arms more level. Right now with my moog 5379 springs my lower arms are a bit higher at the fwd mount. As I understand at this fwd location if I could some how get the control arm down and level this will improve traction a bit. Are there any adapters or anything other to help with this ? I see plenty of things available for changing the rear location of the control arm ( no hop bars & such ) but nothing for the fwd location. Thx .
     
  2. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Check with ABC performance I think he offers a front drop bracket,...but it mostly be a welding and fab situation but yes get that bar level will help
     
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  3. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    There are some available for the Gbody I know,... could potentially work with the Abody also,...TRZ,...Wolfe racecraft may van help
     
  4. Da Torquester.

    Da Torquester. Platinum Level Contributor

    Thank you. I'll check those out.
     
  5. David Hemker

    David Hemker Well-Known Member

    On my 12 bolt axle there was enough room at the rear mount location to drill a new hole above the existing mount hole on the rear axle to raise the rear of the lower control arm.
     
  6. Da Torquester.

    Da Torquester. Platinum Level Contributor

    That's a great idea. I have a 10 bolt. I'll check it out. Every little bit helps.
     
  7. Da Torquester.

    Da Torquester. Platinum Level Contributor

    Searching around on the internet. Ton of info on how to lower the rear of your lower trailing arms. IE drop brackets. Not much on lowering the front part of your lower control arms to get them level. Maybe I'm not that good at searching around.
     
  8. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    I have the same springs.moog 5379. Are there any good rear springs to drop the car an inch? I have same issue. Would like to try swapping a rear spring and see how car acts.
     
  9. Da Torquester.

    Da Torquester. Platinum Level Contributor

    I installed some moog CC501s a little while ago. Brang the back down a little bit. The stance is good and the ride is good as well. Just need to get to the track and see how they affect my sixty foot times.
     
  10. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Car is track only. Looking at spring chart now on moog site.car hooks hard. Hoping to drop an inch on rear. Will put out what I find if I find a set to work.
     
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