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Topic: More 1" Drop Questions
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2070
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-08-2002 09:12 PM
   
I put the 1" lowering front end suspension kit from Mustang Plus on my '66. However, I did not lower the A arm. Would it still be beneficial for me to do so? Does it drop straight down 1" and redrill, or is there more to it than that?Thanks, Dave
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1307
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-08-2002 09:22 PM
The arm is not dropped straight down, but there are templates out there, even on the web, that can be downloaded and printed. I don't have an address handy, but hopefully someone else does.Yes, it is worth the trouble. The improved suspension geometry can actually IMPROVE tire clearance since the top of the tire will move IN as the suspension compresses. The negative wedge plates are also recommended. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-08-2002 09:31 PM
If Branda has a site, it may be there. He has it in his catalog.
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2070
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-08-2002 10:20 PM
 Answered my own question!!  Here's the template link, if anyone else wants it: http://www.themustangshop.com/lowarm.cfm
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2435
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-08-2002 10:32 PM
Dave,
If you stay with the 1" drop of the upper A arm, the negative wedge kit is not necessary. If you go beyond the 1" the kit is a must. For 65-66 the drop is 1" down and 1/8" or 1/4" to the rear. In my opinion it is well worth it. Very noticable difference in cornering and moreso while driving in a straight line, takes the float out of the front end.Mike
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2070
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-09-2002 04:56 PM
Thanks guys!!
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