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Old 03-10-2010, 08:12 AM
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Default Front Suspension Design

So I'm reworking my front suspension ideas in CAD currently. And what I've done so far is map out the points on my spindle, now these spindles are McGaughys 2" drop spindles for 99-06 silverados. I know I could just raise my suspension up, (like I did currently) which puts it at a stock stand point, but I'm curious if I could optimize this spindle to perform better and have better camber gain in the turns. Also since all the balljoints and tierod enter from the top I'm contemplating swapping the LCA and tierod to enter from the bottom. Which allows the LCA and steering rack to be mounted lower on the chassis, thus allow the engine to be lower.
I have the CAD file for my spindle, it's nothing crazy just a rough sketch with all my important points laid out from the front and side. As far as the caster angles I didn't lay it out with them, but stock is about 5*

the file is a dwg file. I'm interested in anyones thoughts and opinions.

Also the reason I'm sticking with this spindle (or my stock spindle, shorter in height) is because I want to run Wilwoods 16" rotors. I don't know of any other spindle that will allow me to do so. Besides the c10 I believe.
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