Cradle drop questions

[tjkj2002]

I am still exploring possibilities, nothing is decided yet.

I was thinking how to extend the UCA balljoint (JBA has this kind of a 2" extension) and was inspired by these guys: http://www.355nation.net/forum/how-chassis-suspension/27148-how-ball-joint-flip.html . I guess I could get 1/2" just by flipping the balljoint on JBA UCA (mount it at the bottom instead top) and adding a thin spacer.

Or I could find a good Dana 30 and do a SFA conversion. I guess more future-proof :-D

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[twack]

very interesting idea to flip the ball joint. someone send me some new model JBA arms i have the old style

 

[tommudd]

Not an interesting idea in my book to flip the ball joint. I've looked since I have a pair of the 4.5s on mine plus a pair laying on the garage floor. Have taken them apart and flipped it but not worth it in my book. Does not look strong enough to me.
But then I value my life, some don't:happy175::happy175::happy175:

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Not an interesting idea in my book to flip the ball joint. I've looked since I have a pair of the 4.5s on mine plus a pair laying on the garage floor. Have taken them apart and flipped it but not worth it in my book. Does not look strong enough to me.
But then I value my life, some don't:happy175::happy175::happy175:

Are the Ball Joints installed on "Jeepin By Al's" upper Control arms from a full size GMC/Chevy Truck?

If the guy from Poland tries it and it works... What the heck, He might be on to something!

 

[u2slow]

Sorry for digging up an old thread....

If one was to do a mild cradle drop... say 1/2" or so... would that cause the upper balljoint more angle or less?

I'm trying to decide if I should get upper arms before I try the cradle drop.

 

[tommudd]

Sorry for digging up an old thread....

If one was to do a mild cradle drop... say 1/2" or so... would that cause the upper balljoint more angle or less?

I'm trying to decide if I should get upper arms before I try the cradle drop.

Cause more angle
now what are you going to do with the rest of the driveline to keep it in sync?

 

[u2slow]

Drop the trans crossmember also. If anything it should help 'correct' for the rest of the lift.