? balljoint spacer ?

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by philkk45, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. philkk45

    philkk45 Newbie

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    So I was looking through all of the static drop subjects and came across someone who said, "i may go lower yet and mill myself out a front lower balljoint spacer.... possibly 1" or 1 1/2" thick to bring it down more."

    I recently installed 2" drop spindles and i love how the front end sits, but who doesn't want to go lower. I do have one complaint. Since I've had the spindles put on, my steering has turned to crap, it always feels like i can never turn into a parking spot anymore. Now maybe its just me, but I think the spindles have something to do with that.

    Now what I was orignally asking about. When I flip the balljoints, could I really install a spacer like this person was refering to?? If i do the spacer, I plan on buying some extra strength/heavy duty nut and bolts, bc i really dont want issues while driving down the road. anyway... anyone got some suggestions/opinions fill me in. im down for trying anything almost..... almost. lol
     
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    Thanks bro, that write-up is freakin awesome.
     
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    Did you get an alignment after the spindles? your toe may be out causing you to lose turning radius from dragging misaligned tires around corners.
     

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