PPM/ Proforged tall ball joints for 1st gen Camaro - Chevelle

[ROEINONDUBS]

ima stick with sc&c's recommendations and go with Howe

[David Pozzi]

MrSuspension
Thanks so much for contributing. It's fine to post info as you have done and we really appreciate you providing it.

David

[LowBuckX]

ima stick with sc&c's recommendations and go with Howe

Thats good to know.

[bochnak]

MrSuspension
Thanks so much for contributing. It's fine to post info as you have done and we really appreciate you providing it.

David

I agree. Thanks for bringing the tech.

So are these installed on any vehicles?

[Proforged]

I agree. Thanks for bringing the tech.

So are these installed on any vehicles?

Not yet. We are willing to send someone a free set of uppers and lowers if they can post a step-by-step install with nice photos within a week.

[bochnak]

Not yet. We are willing to send someone a free set of uppers and lowers if they can post a step-by-step install with nice photos within a week.

PM sent

[JRouche]

Not yet. We are willing to send someone a free set of uppers and lowers if they can post a step-by-step install with nice photos within a week.

WHOA!!!! You prolly just got 50 messages!! And you should. It looks like you guys have been doing what a company should do. Continued advancements in design to better the companies profile and product. Not just sitting on your past accomplishments and waiting for the orders to come in. And Im not even saying all companies do that, but I see enough of it. There is ALWAYS room for advancements. Sounds like you guys understand that. Great post you provided. JR

[jake72ss]

does anyone know how much longer than stock the Howe ball joints are? I know that they can be ordered in different lengths, but which length is popular for chevelles and camaros.
Jake

[79T/Aman]

does anyone know how much longer than stock the Howe ball joints are? I know that they can be ordered in different lengths, but which length is popular for chevelles and camaros.
Jake

Just look at the Howe website, they are available in .100 increments up to .500, as for the second question it's not what is popular but what is correct for the application, you may want to check with Markus at SC&C he may have different length available, because you need a bit more than +.500 on the lower of an A-body with the stock spindles, but again it's what is correct for the application

[Charley Lillard]

Great presentation...

[silver69camaro]

It's nice to see somebody else who goes through the proper procedures to make a good product.

[pdq67]

Both Marcus and David P. have helped me w/ my '67 1st Gen. car's front suspension numbers w/ my Pro Motor Sports 1-15/16" tall bolt-on spindle extenders!

I gotta try them before I go on to something else.

And I am thinking hard about Marcus's double turnbuckle upper a-arms.

pdq67

[bochnak]

Install threads:

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...74#post2687674

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=63876

[Proforged]

It's nice to see somebody else who goes through the proper procedures to make a good product.

Matt,

Thanks! I'm sure AM goes through similar processes during R&D.

[Proforged]

2nd Gen tall ball joints now in stock and shipping!

[rentedmule]

Looks like the G-body tall BJs are now "in stock and shipping" on the power performance website. I just need to figure out Canadian shipping now, the site isn't set up for it...

[David Pozzi]

Power Performance sent me a set of tall balljoints for a 67-69 Camaro to test. I created a page and posted the data on it: HERE

Tests done were:
1. Camber
2. Caster
3. Bumpsteer

I did 4 variations of the above
1. Stock
2. .5" tall upper, stock lower
3. .5" tall lower, stock upper
4. .5" tall upper, .5" tall lower

I hope this benefits someone, it was a lot of work!

[bochnak]

Power Performance sent me a set of tall balljoints for a 67-69 Camaro to test. I created a page and posted the data on it: HERE

Tests done were:
1. Camber
2. Caster
3. Bumpsteer

I did 4 variations of the above
1. Stock
2. .5" tall upper, stock lower
3. .5" tall lower, stock upper
4. .5" tall upper, .5" tall lower

I hope this benefits someone, it was a lot of work!

Wow...thanks for the info. PP has sent me a set some time ago and I posted an install thread. I "wanted" to post tech info like you did, however do not have the tools or complete knowledge on how to.

A-bodies can benefit from tall lower BJ's as the steering arm is too low in stock form, opposite is true for Camaro's as you pointed out.

[bochnak]

Are the values for test 1, camber column values at heights 1.5, 2.5, & 3 correct?

[David Pozzi]

Those are positive camber, but decimals. I corrected them now.
Be sure and read my notes on my website that explain ride height starting point, etc