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Originally Posted by Shootnride
Gentlemen, once again thanks for your input.
Mark IV - I did look at the Wilwood site and saw that they had the spindles, so that may be an option. I would like the larger brakes as well, but I'm really a traditionalist when it comes to wheel size. I really prefer the look of the 15 inch wheel/tire combo.
Vatdevil - Thanks for the info. It sounds like you've done some suspension work on these cars. I've read that the Cobra Valley ball joints are suppose to correct the bump steer issue in these cars and from what you've said, it seems that with some calculating the same could be accomplished using the Wilwood spindles and Howe ball joints. Although I've been a gearhead pretty much all my life, I've really never taken the time to study the science of suspension design. I've been doing a lot of reading recently trying to educate myself on suspension design and set-up so that I can accomplish the end result I'm looking for without screwing up my car. I will certainly look deeper into the information you've provided.
Thank you guys
Ted
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I converted to 22330X Howe joints, incredibly smooth and way stronger than needed. The other reason for using them is, as you suggested, the ability to customize the geometry to what you want (and easily switch back). I have yet to convert to Wildwood spindles, but others have with no issues. In my opinion, they are the best spindle available for Superformance. If you go with Cobra Valley joints on Wildwood spindles, you may have clearance issue on the lower joint. Be careful with ground clearance if you go to drop spindles, especially
oil pan clearance. As for brakes, I find little need for brakes requiring larger wheels. Don't need that much brake unless you're planning on serious track time.