Front suspension questions

RPM5595 · 09-03-2018, 01:01 PM

Well, after an 11 year hiatus I am finally going to be racing again in 2019. A lot has changed in that time of course and I have a couple questions. I used to race my 91 Mustang in Stock but started the conversion to SS/AS in 2007. Back then I modified the stock cross member for pan clearance and a Pinto style steering rack and re-used the stock A-arms. So, what am I allowed to use for a front cross member and control arms in SS/AS in 2018-19?

SSDiv6 · 09-03-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RPM5595

Well, after an 11 year hiatus I am finally going to be racing again in 2019. A lot has changed in that time of course and I have a couple questions. I used to race my 91 Mustang in Stock but started the conversion to SS/AS in 2007. Back then I modified the stock cross member for pan clearance and a Pinto style steering rack and re-used the stock A-arms. So, what am I allowed to use for a front cross member and control arms in SS/AS in 2018-19?

Unless you build a FWD car, nothing has changed is you have a RWD car. I spent lots of time sending letters to NHRA to allow the replacement of the K member with a tubular type and retain the OEM lower control arms and it was rejected.
This is the reason why I ended turning my RWD car into a Comp Super Modified car.

RPM5595 · 09-03-2018, 01:17 PM

No kidding? Man I would have thought the NHRA would have changed that by now. I was asking because I know of two cars that run Modified Stock that used to run IHRA and switch to NHRA occasionally that have tubular cross members and have gotten by with it. I was hoping to gain a little room but I don't want to risk it. Thanks for the info!

ss3011 · 09-03-2018, 05:22 PM

You need the stock A arms , but you can modify the stock front cross member to make it easier to remove the oil pan .

RPM5595 · 09-03-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ss3011

You need the stock A arms , but you can modify the stock front cross member to make it easier to remove the oil pan .

That's what I have already done. Just figured it would be a little less bulky if I could run a tubular cross member. No big deal. Pretty crappy that they allow the FWD stuff all the goodies. Thanks.

09-03-2018, 01:01 PM	#1
RPM5595 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashua,Iowa Posts: 136 Likes: 84 Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts	Front suspension questions Well, after an 11 year hiatus I am finally going to be racing again in 2019. A lot has changed in that time of course and I have a couple questions. I used to race my 91 Mustang in Stock but started the conversion to SS/AS in 2007. Back then I modified the stock cross member for pan clearance and a Pinto style steering rack and re-used the stock A-arms. So, what am I allowed to use for a front cross member and control arms in SS/AS in 2018-19? __________________ Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer

09-03-2018, 01:17 PM	#3
RPM5595 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashua,Iowa Posts: 136 Likes: 84 Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Front suspension questions No kidding? Man I would have thought the NHRA would have changed that by now. I was asking because I know of two cars that run Modified Stock that used to run IHRA and switch to NHRA occasionally that have tubular cross members and have gotten by with it. I was hoping to gain a little room but I don't want to risk it. Thanks for the info! __________________ Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer

09-03-2018, 05:22 PM	#4
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 885 Likes: 63 Liked 221 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Front suspension questions You need the stock A arms , but you can modify the stock front cross member to make it easier to remove the oil pan .

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