The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - changing upper a-arm mount locations. Wanting input please

Jon @ Hotchkis · 07-26-2013, 06:52 PM

Hey Dave! Its good to see you tinkering with the geometry on your truck. Some fairly simple changes can really wake these trucks up!

I agree with Rob, you won't want to lose any of the anti-dive built into the suspension. Don't be afraid to add in some extra caster too (static around 9*), as this will help fight the KPI (king pin inclination) on the spindle; this will help keep the inside front tire flatter on the ground during cornering; you can also run less static camber this way so your grip under braking will be improved.

If you have any questions feel free to ask!

07-26-2013, 06:52 PM	#21
Jon @ Hotchkis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 17	Re: changing upper a-arm mount locations. Wanting input please Hey Dave! Its good to see you tinkering with the geometry on your truck. Some fairly simple changes can really wake these trucks up! I agree with Rob, you won't want to lose any of the anti-dive built into the suspension. Don't be afraid to add in some extra caster too (static around 9*), as this will help fight the KPI (king pin inclination) on the spindle; this will help keep the inside front tire flatter on the ground during cornering; you can also run less static camber this way so your grip under braking will be improved. If you have any questions feel free to ask!