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Old 04-23-2013, 06:57 PM   #1
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Slope of the control arms for C10

I'm upgrading my suspension using 73 - 87 C10 control arms.
1) Does anyone happen to know the factory spec for slope from ball joint to pivot axis for the upper control arms from a 73 - 87 C10?
2) How is the slope measured?
2) I have read that the lower control arms are ideally horizontal. Is that correct?
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Old 04-23-2013, 08:17 PM   #2
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Re: Slope of the control arms for C10

If you are going for a lowered "Pro Touring" type build I suggest reading the "make it handle" thread in the suspension section.
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Old 04-24-2013, 08:24 AM   #3
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Re: Slope of the control arms for C10

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1) Does anyone happen to know the factory spec for slope from ball joint to pivot axis for the upper control arms from a 73 - 87 C10?
2) How is the slope measured?
I don't think that's something that was quantified or controlled.

Suspension height is documented as "B" or "Z" heights and is a measurement from a specific point on the frame to the bump stop.

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Re: Slope of the control arms for C10

Thanks for your help.
Does anyone happen to have the bump stop heights Keith described?
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