Mega Modding Braking, Suspension & Steering

Have not changed anything yet just trying to get info to help fit motor for clearance.

I did make make a new topic for help indetermining what to do.

Lowering motor crossmember

Would appreciate any help.

Larry

Going to work at moving it to Lowering Motor Crossmember

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Your ride height won't be affected by moving the lower arm. You're really just moving the inner pivot point, the outer (lower ball joint) position won't change, just the arm angle. 

You're in the right area. Should have started a new topic rather than post on an existing one though.

Anyway... I think you will be fine. The only issue is the crossmember will be an inch closer to the ground. The lower arm will be at a slight upward angle (from stock) but the strut rod angle shouldn't change. There might be some camber change from this, so get a front end alignment. Camber changes a little as the wheel goes up and down, and the arc the lower arm swings in will be changed, just as if you lowered the car an inch, but that should be fine. An inch is about the max I'd suggest lowering the car with shorter springs as more could affect suspension geometry. Your lower arm will be the same angle as lowering with a shorter spring, but the upper arm and steering knuckle positions (lower ball joint position) will still be at stock locations. If you want to lower the car further you'd have to use lowering plates, but I'd advise against further lowering with the crossmember an inch lower already.