It seems like lately I'm asking more questions than I'm answering. I guess that goes along with switching to a different brand of car that you've never worked on. So my question is, does flipping the stock uprights give the same drop as Fatmans? I have to rebuild the kingpins on my '49 so now would be the ideal time to flip them. I finished up the aerostar Spring swap last night but didn't get anywhere near the drop I expected
I’ve seen cars with both done side by side didn’t see a lot of difference but a different engine or shock or spring combo might be the factor. Not a lot of help maybe someone here has done both on same car
After you flip the stock uprights, you have to heat and bend them. Quicker and easier to buy the correct ones.
Not so my friend. Since I have to rebuild the upright anyway it's going to be apart. If you flip the upright and then flip the spindle in the upright so the wide part stays on top, it keeps the camber pretty much factory. I also installed the upper control arm to frame camber plates so I have sort of infinite adjustment
Measure what the distance is from the lower A-arm to the ground stock height. Most need a solid 4" for peace of mind after the drop. I have gotten a way w/3" (not this ^^make or model) on an Impala & a square box p/u.
If you go with Fatman, be sure to install right away. They have a very strict return policy. I had uprights for a Buick that were past 10 days I think and they were wrong and they did nothing. FYI
That's kind of crazy that they wouldn't help you out. I have zero intention of paying 700 for uprights. I'll step the lower a-arms before I do that.
How bad is the bumpsteer with flipped uprights and the steering arms NOT heated and bent but castor and camber dead on perfect? Anybody have actual experience trying it?
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