Hey all, so im considering my A-arm design, not exact measurements but just the general shape and location of adjustment.
First I would like to discuss the difference between the classis "A" shape arm and what seems to be on more modern suspension with the rear leg running more parallel to the body like so
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Im guessing the benefit of this style is you have a more direct adjustment of Camber/Caster individually with one not effecting the other as much. Also with the rear arm running more parallel to the body it would have better resistance against braking forces? I believe you only really see this style in the lower arm? is this a superior design or does it have its own drawbacks?
Next is in relation to the upper arm and more so on the location of the camber adjustments. I see this style quite often with the Camber adjustment directly on the ball joint. I believe this pic is even of a locost (found through google image search)
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Benefit of this design is one location to adjust to +/- camber but the big negative I see is it takes up alot of real estate right where you want your coil over to be if your trying to get it as close to the lower ball joint as possible?
Im leaning more towards this style with the ball joint area as small as possible and only adjustment on the body side. this is a billet example but first image I found
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The benefits I can see is more room for the spring and also less weight at the ball joint end and more on the body. The only drawback I see is if you only want to adjust camber you have 2 locations you need to adjust equally?