early ford handling

[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.