early ford handling

[GrabberGT]

I personally dont like the added moment induced by the offset (shelby drop) cross shaft. If mavericks are like 65 falcons then you should have plenty of room in the reinforcement plate to drill new UCA holes.

Bryce, that's valid. You said "moment" you're such an engineer......



It would be better to run a straight crossshaft and redrill the mounting holes in the proper location.

Alright... School me. Whats the difference in using the drop pivot shaft for the drop vs. straight shaft and drilling new holes. I actually had the drop shafts installed to begin with and then opted to purchase the straight shafts and drill holes. This was done so that I could trim my shock towers 1" lower. I see no difference in suspension geometry.

[Bryce]

Alright... School me. Whats the difference in using the drop pivot shaft for the drop vs. straight shaft and drilling new holes. I actually had the drop shafts installed to begin with and then opted to purchase the straight shafts and drill holes. This was done so that I could trim my shock towers 1" lower. I see no difference in suspension geometry.

Suspension geometry is exactly the same.

It is the loading on the shock towers that differs. The non-drop UCA cross shaft puts an axial load on the bolts and a straight load on the shock tower. With the drop cross shaft the Control has the same load but with a 1" lever arm, this put a moment on the bolts and the shock tower.

[GrabberGT]

Suspension geometry is exactly the same.

It is the loading on the shock towers that differs. The non-drop UCA cross shaft puts an axial load on the bolts and a straight load on the shock tower. With the drop cross shaft the Control has the same load but with a 1" lever arm, this put a moment on the bolts and the shock tower.

That makes perfect sense. I never would have thought of that. Im always learning SOMETHING new from you guys.