Has anybody used these to lift the front end ? They go between the spindle and the top a arm. I wanna lift the front end a little...pros...cons...no good...?




Thanks

Tony

putting anything between the spindle and upper arm will do nothing to raise the front of the car, but will do a bunch to screw up the geometry of the front end.
that thing probably goes on the bottom of the spindle, which will lift the front of the car. but i don't see anything there to straighten out the tie rod- which means your steering will be all kinds of screwed up.
so, to summarize, leave the crappy and poorly engineered lift kits to the 4X4 and 30" wheel crowds.

Tony,
Those "ball joint spacers" are mounted between the upper control arms and the spindle. They supposedly allow:
1. additional front end lift during launch therefore additional weight transfer to the rear or
2. increased front end height with the use of taller springs.
Used them years ago. Much better ideas out there nowadays.

if your running a small block just put big block, air conditioning spring in it. My 71 elky had a big block in it, its now a small block car. it does sit a little high. So Im either going to have to drop a big block in it, or change the springs. Just havent figured which way to go in the short run. jim

Im one of those weirdos that like the gasser look when done right.
Reach for the sky! :hurray:

Im one of those weirdos that like the gasser look when done right.
Reach for the sky! :hurray:

Me too. I have a Jim Meyer Racing front sub-frame with a straight axel on the way from Oregon for my 55 Nomad. My latest project.

This car has exactly those extensions in the front.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/RGS4387/Midnight%20Special%20first%20pics%2011-18-07/MidnightSpecialFirstPics11-18-07007.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/RGS4387/Midnight%20Special%20first%20pics%2011-18-07/MidnightSpecialFirstPics11-18-07021.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/RGS4387/Midnight%20Special%20first%20pics%2011-18-07/MidnightSpecialFirstPics11-18-07019.jpg

They'll be coming out eventually, along with the 4" spring stools and air shocks in the rear.;)


Randy

I think the gasser look is cool, but only on the right time period for cars. Seeing Chevy tri fives as gassers look pretty cool. Once you get beyond the early 60's cars I don't like the gasser look. It doesn't seem to fit the newer car's look.

I have those same extensions on my 55 chevy. With stiffer springs it raised the front level with the rear.

Has anybody used these to lift the front end ? They go between the spindle and the top a arm. I wanna lift the front end a little...pros...cons...no good...?




Thanks

Tony

Let me tell you about those, I had a set in my 65 Chevelle with a rat motor, broke one at speed in the middle of traffic in Wash DC and the front tire tried to fold under the car. Made for a few tense moments.

Do the still sell these things???

There is no benefit to the "Gasser" style other than looks if you're into that.... screws up the ride, handling, tire wear, etc. On a Chevelle, it also screws up the rear suspension geometry and causes wheel-hop.

I like the look on Anglias and 55 Chevys, but that's about it... and it has to be a straight-axle otherwise it's a death-trap.

Let me tell you about those, I had a set in my 65 Chevelle with a rat motor, broke one at speed in the middle of traffic in Wash DC and the front tire tried to fold under the car. Made for a few tense moments.

Do the still sell these things???

I got them off ebay. I guess ill put them back on e bay and unload them. I dont think they still make them. The guy i got them off of had a bunch of old go fast parts that were new.

Tony

I think it is a matter of being period correct. In the 60's Drag Racers did not understand suspension, tires where skiny and most "door cars" where set very high. It must have been about 71 the trend went to tubed bodys so they could run the big tires built for dragsters, and learned to make the 4 link suspension plant the tire and suddenly all door cars where right on the ground.
I love the concept of "period" cars but on a Chevelle high is not for me.

BTW THink for a minute about the torque applied to that piece when you aply the front brakes! Drag cars of that era typically had very small front brakes to reduce weight

I would be afraid to lay down rubber or abruptly stopping knowing those things may collapse under the shear force with thousands of pounds of car banking on their reliability. Never mind the angle of the tie rodes and other steering/suspension components, it will be like steering a boat with a horrible sway. These cars need improvement in handling, not making it worse... they have trouble as it is lol

This is just about the craziest dangerous thing I have seen next to these ricer Honda kids cutting their springs to lower their car... and watching them bop up and down in the driverseat when going over bumps.

3 words: Functionality over Form.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/RGS4387/Midnight%20Special%20first%20pics%2011-18-07/MidnightSpecialFirstPics11-18-07019.jpgRandy


Randy - That some sort of dead animal in the back winder..... :D:D:D:D:D

Love the gasser look on them older cars, especiallly the old 55's and Nomads. I just barely grew up in an era when they were on their way out. Like Derrick says, use a solid front axle if you are going to do something like that, it'll be a gas!! and sure to turn heads!

I have the complete front sub frame and axle from JMR here now. Very nice piece with willwood 4 piston calipers, flaming river box, all good , heavy duty parts. It goes to the surface plate this weekend for installation on the Nomad. I am not at all concerned about it not riding like a Cadillac. It should have decent steering and excellent brakes. And be a blast to drive with the 427/m22/4.56 combo.

I think the gasser look is cool, but only on the right time period for cars. Seeing Chevy tri fives as gassers look pretty cool. Once you get beyond the early 60's cars I don't like the gasser look. It doesn't seem to fit the newer car's look..

Exactly. :yes:

I personally love the gasser look. Definitely only if it is done right. I will post a picture of my '65 Chevelle and the Ducktail Express taken from a car show last year. My setup has changed from this picture though. I have completely re-done the rear suspension. The front is still IFS, which is going to change in the near future with a straight bar front axle when I get the money. Fun car to drive with a Muncie and 4.88's! No highway travel though.

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/zballard78/HotRodHappenin2009-MyMatchBash65.jpg

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/zballard78/HotRodHappenin2009-DucktailExpress.jpg