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gringoloco · 08-06-2012, 04:36 PM

I have been 'bench exploring' some suspension/braking/wheel options and wondering what, if any, negative effects 1" narrowed control arms would have on the supension geometry. I assume that the camber, and therefore caster gain will be more aggressive, but is this necessarily a bad thing? What other possible side-effects (positive or negative) am I overlooking? Any and all input is appreciated

GEARBOXGARAGE · 08-06-2012, 05:10 PM

You could check with Heidts, they offer narrowed A-arms for Camaro, Nova and Chevelle. They would probably be able to tell you any pros/cons between stock/narrow set-ups. Just a thought.

69gmcc10 · 08-06-2012, 05:33 PM

what r you doing narrowing conrol arms? Dont you have an LQ4 to install?

gringoloco · 08-06-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GEARBOXGARAGE

You could check with Heidts, they offer narrowed A-arms for Camaro, Nova and Chevelle. They would probably be able to tell you any pros/cons between stock/narrow set-ups. Just a thought.

Good idea! I know PB offers them as well- would like to hear from them or NoLimit as they are intimately familiar with our trucks.

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

what r you doing narrowing conrol arms? Dont you have an LQ4 to install?

Haha- yes, that is part of what is motivating these ideas. I can already out-drive the truck with its current power plant; that will quickly become an even bigger issue with more HP on tap. The truck needs suspension/brakes so I don't kill myself, or worse, wreck my truck!

**lolife99** · 08-06-2012, 05:59 PM

Have you discussed this with Nate?
I know he make narrower control arms and the 1" forward version that helps center the wheel in the wheel opening.
(and helps with caster adjustments).
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537266

67maniac · 08-06-2012, 06:14 PM

Was just about to post the same exact thing. Pros-Cons from narrowing .5" compared to 1"?

gringoloco · 08-06-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Have you discussed this with Nate?
I know he make narrower control arms and the 1" forward version that helps center the wheel in the wheel opening.
(and helps with caster adjustments).
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537266

Just spoke with Dave at PB- should be extremely minor effects with coils and only minor camber/caster gains with 'bags due to suspension travel.

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08-06-2012, 05:10 PM	#2
GEARBOXGARAGE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sturgis, Michigan Posts: 509	Re: Narrowed Control Arms You could check with Heidts, they offer narrowed A-arms for Camaro, Nova and Chevelle. They would probably be able to tell you any pros/cons between stock/narrow set-ups. Just a thought.

08-06-2012, 05:33 PM	#3
69gmcc10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 934	Re: Narrowed Control Arms what r you doing narrowing conrol arms? Dont you have an LQ4 to install?

08-06-2012, 05:59 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Narrowed Control Arms Have you discussed this with Nate? I know he make narrower control arms and the 1" forward version that helps center the wheel in the wheel opening. (and helps with caster adjustments). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537266 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-06-2012 at 06:19 PM.

08-06-2012, 06:14 PM	#6
67maniac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 21	Re: Narrowed Control Arms Was just about to post the same exact thing. Pros-Cons from narrowing .5" compared to 1"?



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