U/SA 302 ffffford build

goinbroke2 · 12-01-2023, 09:48 PM

As you can see, it ain't pretty! But the video on the 9" got me thinking, is there specific locations to add the ears? As in, factory 8.8 is 4" from center of axle to center of upper control arm bushing. Is this ever checked? Since it never came with a 9", it needs ears welded on, but does NHRA check that it is at factory distance? Obviously moving the ear up or down would change the instant center which is an "advantage". Not too concerned as it's the same as factory but I was just curious since you can't "weld" on suspension stuff.
(or did I miss a perfect opportunity to shut the %$%^ up??) LOL!

12-01-2023, 09:48 PM	#3
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 864 Likes: 1,441 Liked 348 Times in 137 Posts	Re: U/SA 302 ffffford build As you can see, it ain't pretty! But the video on the 9" got me thinking, is there specific locations to add the ears? As in, factory 8.8 is 4" from center of axle to center of upper control arm bushing. Is this ever checked? Since it never came with a 9", it needs ears welded on, but does NHRA check that it is at factory distance? Obviously moving the ear up or down would change the instant center which is an "advantage". Not too concerned as it's the same as factory but I was just curious since you can't "weld" on suspension stuff. (or did I miss a perfect opportunity to shut the %$%^ up??) LOL!