Upper ball joint length

Dave1695 · 10-06-2014, 10:26 AM

Have heard that using an upper ball joint with longer shank on a first generation Camaro, will reduce/eliminate the camber change during wheel stand. Anyone have any experience in that area? What is the best shank length to choose? Going to freshen front end this winter with AFCO or other quality pieces. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

cad · 10-06-2014, 01:16 PM

I am going this route this winter also.
http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=18613

tj310 · 10-06-2014, 05:49 PM

Several discussions recently ---Trevor http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...man+ball+joint

Kegracing · 10-06-2014, 05:53 PM

Dave,

Search some of my recent threads about front end issues.
I just ordered the 1/2" longer ProForged top joints. Have not installed yet, but they look and feel good.
Finding a longer and low friction top ball for 1st gen is a problem.
Good luck,

Ken
Stock 412

Jim Cimarolli · 10-06-2014, 08:15 PM

I have an ancient set of Stahl/Moroso upper ball joints that are 1/2 longer than stock, and they do correct the problem you mentioned. I more recently bought some of them from Howe Performance. They are a very nice unit and work very well too. Kind of pricey though.

Dave1695 · 10-07-2014, 08:52 AM

Thank You for all the feed back gentlemen, I really appreciate the help!

10-06-2014, 10:26 AM	#1
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Upper ball joint length Have heard that using an upper ball joint with longer shank on a first generation Camaro, will reduce/eliminate the camber change during wheel stand. Anyone have any experience in that area? What is the best shank length to choose? Going to freshen front end this winter with AFCO or other quality pieces. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

10-06-2014, 01:16 PM	#2
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Upper ball joint length I am going this route this winter also. http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=18613

10-06-2014, 05:49 PM	#3
tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Upper ball joint length Several discussions recently ---Trevor http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...man+ball+joint

10-06-2014, 05:53 PM	#4
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Upper ball joint length Dave, Search some of my recent threads about front end issues. I just ordered the 1/2" longer ProForged top joints. Have not installed yet, but they look and feel good. Finding a longer and low friction top ball for 1st gen is a problem. Good luck, Ken Stock 412

10-06-2014, 08:15 PM	#5
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Upper ball joint length I have an ancient set of Stahl/Moroso upper ball joints that are 1/2 longer than stock, and they do correct the problem you mentioned. I more recently bought some of them from Howe Performance. They are a very nice unit and work very well too. Kind of pricey though.

10-07-2014, 08:52 AM	#6
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Upper ball joint length Thank You for all the feed back gentlemen, I really appreciate the help!