Lengthening A-arms
Lengthening A-arms
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Hi All: I'm an Architectual engineer and my favorite hobby is modifing an 2000 S-10 "Xtreme". So far I've replaced the engine with a LS-1, and upgraded about everything. However I've run into something that is basically over my head
. I love the C5 wheel design and presently have them mounted on the truck with wheel spacers. Not safe, I know. It got me to thinking "How do I? 1. Either lenghthen my A-arms approx 2 1/2 in. 2. Make a safer spacer or 3. I'm open to any advise from someone who knows better....Thanks, Jim





RE: Lengthening A-arms
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Lengthening the A arms is a nicer option, but would ned a proper suspension design - not rocket science, but not trivial.
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Greg Locock
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RE: Lengthening A-arms
By lengthening A-arms suspension geometry will be totally off. For the beginning the scrub radius would be 55 mm off.
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Cheers
Greg Locock
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Using C5 knuckles would be right way to go, but that fits exactly under “to extensive modifications just for looks”.
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Speaking about soul, have you ever thought about independent suspension at the back. With Corvette’s gearbox there weight distribution would be better…
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