
Originally Posted by
Red03SilSS
Ive always wanted to lower mine, but I would consider talking to Mr. P (do you know who he is) before doing any of this. Ive had some long conversations with him about dropping our AWD SS's. He is very knowledgeable about that ****. Somehting how with our trucks being AWD it throws of some angles and laying down a lot of HP can be a disaster waiting to happen. Just a thought.
Yes, pinion angle. You have to make sure its right but it can be done and has been done. anything on those trucks can be relocated to maintain proper pinion angle of both driveshafts and bring on the power with a 4link. You may have to lengthen or extend some link bars to acheive it. aka what I have done with my stock 4 link, I have lowered my tbss and have made new link bars to correct my pinion angle. The factory does not set all suspension properly either(pinion angles, axles warped, etc,etc) I have seen all of these problems from all of the big three companies. The main thing is set your pinion angle correct, all 4 link bars have to measure the same and work together or the slightest thing could throw you off(leaf springs allow your axle to bend/tweak in a way not wanted.) Lateral 4 link? Not sure if the exsists or is just another name for some of the following. A 4 link which is adjustable on bars and mounting points(not seen on streets very often). 4 bar which does not adjust at mounts(all bars at same length, most commonly seen on some cars and trailblazer ss). 3 links(which you will prob. have to do because of gas tank in the way), triangulated 4 bar and so on so on.
Last edited by PurpleMinivan; 01-30-2008 at 08:44 AM.
30' Ford Model A Tudor Sedan - Custom chassis - Big bore LS2 - twin B76's - Glide - 9" w/ 3.07 gears - 30" DR tire - 2k lbs cruiser