chevelle spindles ?

[LSXfan]

have been reading around concerning air suspension and early chevelles and noticed alot of talk about changing spindles, can anyone explain the issues ? I have a 64 Chevelle that I will be installing an Air Ride setup on, currently leaning toward the Shockwave system with upper/lower Strong Arms for the front and single adjustable shocks and the Cool Ride system for the rear. Thanx


Brad

[darren@ridetech.com]

With factory geometry the camber becomes positive during suspension compression.(Top of the wheel pushes out.) To keep the tire flat on the pavement you actually need negative camber gain (top of the tire leans in).

This is determined by the angle of the upper control arm. With the stock height spindle the upper arm is running down hill from the frame out to the ball joint. So when the suspension compresses the arm effectively becomes longer, pushing the top of the spindle out. Our spindles are about 2" taller, which positions the upper arm pointing up hill slightly. So when the suspension compresses the upper arm becomes effectively shorter, pulling the top of the spindle in and maintaing maximum tire to pavement contact.

In short.....it makes you faster!

[LSXfan]

is the axle stock height ?

[darren@ridetech.com]

No. The spindle happen to have a 2" drop built into it as well. So, when we use them we have to use a longer shockwave to offset the drop.

[LSXfan]

how much taller is the upper ball joint mount over stock ? can stock style ball joints be used with the ART spindle ? Will the tall spindle affect wheel fitment ?

[darren@ridetech.com]

It will not affect wheel fitment on the A-bodies, but it can be an issue on Camaro's with 8" wheels. We are working on a new steering arm for the Camaro's tho.

They are about 2" taller than factory. Stock ball joints will work, but you must use our upper StrongArm to correct the angle.

[LSXfan]

is the price listed for the spindles for each or a pair ? thanx for answering all my questions I really appreciate it.

[darren@ridetech.com]

That is per pair.

[Placebo]

Do these spindles cure the "bump-steer" issue?

[darren@ridetech.com]

It does help it. It's not perfect, but it's not noticable when driving.