xlt 2wd suspension

[DFracing]

are the ball joints limited to a certain amount of movement? say in inches of wheel travel, if all limiting factors were removed like shocks and what not how far down would the spindle drop?

 

[Organicj]

Not very far. The spindle is attached at the top and the bottom and sandwich a spring between them. If all the components are intact they will pivot up and down in a normal range of motion. Usually about 6-8 inches. If something breaks then all bets are off. Example...if a lower ball joint lets go the spring will drop the lower control arm about 8 inches and the bottom part of your wheel will splay out. Very expensive to fix. Even in just parts. Just a note to the wise: make sure you use new cotter pins on your castle nuts on your suspension repairs.

 

[DFracing]

Ok thanks I understand what would happen just wasn't sure how much the stick ball joints would allow.

 

[Heavyfire14]

i know people pullin 12 inches of travel with stok and autozone ranger lowers... with a 1 inch uniball upper