Lower Link Mod to Make Youre life easier!

[sixshooterstang]

I removed the old lower links and made new ones using brake line, revo rod ends and 8-32 threaded rod. There are other threads going into that so I wont type all of the up but you can find info on that here: Home made lower links ?

ANYWAYS! I moved the mounting location of the chassis end of the lower links from that awkward middle spot to the outside by drilling holes through the chassis plate. Then I used m3 screws and nuts along with a washer on the inside so the rod ends wouldnt rub on the chassis plate. Pictures below are pretty explanatory.

If you do this take note of the following:
-the revo rod ends may rub the chassis plate somewhat so use washers or a razor blade to remedy that.
-if the mounting hole is too high it will cause the lower links to interfere with the uppers so be mindful of that
-i took advantage of the process and made all high clearance links while i was at it BUT too much clearance causes rubbing on the upper links.

[Donahue]

anyone else do this?

[jgrim]

It's not obvious to me that this mod would offer any performance advantages. I would also worry that the front tires would get into the lower links at full steering lock. Jerry

[Donahue]

It looks like there would not be enough triangulation. But it is intriguing because it would help keep a flipped trans lower. I am designing a new chassis right now because I broke the stock one, and I have access to water jet but not a mill. Something like this would help simplify my skid design.