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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Default Ball joint locations specs.....PLEASE HELP

Can anybody tell me the ball joint locations of the steering knuckle/spindle in the front and rear suspension?
The measurements I am looking for are:

upper ball joint distance from the axle center line.
upper ball joint distance from the hub or wheel mounting surface.

lower ball joint distance from the axle center line.
lower ball joint distance from the hub or wheel mounting surface.

tie rod distance from the axle center line.
tie rod distance from the hub or wheel mounting surface.

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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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Default Re: Ball joint locations specs.....PLEASE HELP (iskone)

tell us what you're designing, and maybe someone will go out a crawl under there car for you. I doubt you'll find this without someone doing a little work.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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I was hoping someone could tell me who I would need to talk to. I even sent an e-mail to some one at chevy.

The car is going to be a 240z based body.
I am building the frame, suspension, body, engine, interior, etc.
I will be building the car with various corvette parts in hopes to keep costs down by not having parts custom built.

As far as fitment of the corvette knuckles is concerned since I will be using 18" x 10" O Z wheels it won't be a problem
I will be widening the fenders 5 to 6 inches on all sides.

I will also be using a 383 small block to motivate the car. I am planing on 7lbs. to 5lbs. per HP

Right now I am focused on the suspension though.

Any help would be great, thanks
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: Ball joint locations specs.....PLEASE HELP (iskone)

does any one know who to talk to?

Chevy told me to ask the local prats desk, but I already did.
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