8.8 TJ axle brackets antisquat - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

rudyYJ · 08-31-2007, 11:14 AM

i know ...not hardcore enough....sorry

I am putting in a 8.8 in my TJ
i am keeping the short arms and stock frame locations
i am making my own control arm tabs...
if i raise the upper control arm bracket an equal amount as the lower to gain clearance i know it does not affect my squat/antisquat but will it cause any problems?

is there any advantage to providing myself with some verticle adjustablity by providing extra holes on the axle brackets? can I adjst the antisquat this way even though most use the frame end mounts?

scott

prostock3 · 08-31-2007, 02:11 PM

search for anit squat calc. youll find all the info you need

rudyYJ · 08-31-2007, 02:17 PM

i can't run the calculator on my Mac. but i have read till my brain hurts

i know moving them evenly up won't affect the antisquat...but was wondering about any other negative effects that i haven't read about

raulv240 · 08-31-2007, 02:54 PM

The More Angle You Put In The Upper Arms The More The Anti-squat Goes Up. You Can Add A Couple Of Adjusting Holes If You Want To Fine Tune The Suspension, But Remember With Short Arms Just The Slightest Change In Arm Angle Will Be Huge.

rudyYJ · 08-31-2007, 03:05 PM

if i move the upper and the lower evenly then the antisquat shouldn't change at all. regardless of the angle the upper is now on. The IC doesn't move therefore the AS is the same. If i make the uppper steeper without a corresponding move to the lower then everything changes. my question is what else would change by me giving myself more ground clearance by rotating the arms up

bnine · 08-31-2007, 10:38 PM

Ride quality will improve, and your instant center should change. But I wouldnt think for the worse, since it will bring you back closer to stock.

I would throw adjustability in if you have the room.

Much nicer to be able to switch things around until you get it where you like it most.

08-31-2007, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
rudyYJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7800 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 97	8.8 TJ axle brackets antisquat i know ...not hardcore enough....sorry I am putting in a 8.8 in my TJ i am keeping the short arms and stock frame locations i am making my own control arm tabs... if i raise the upper control arm bracket an equal amount as the lower to gain clearance i know it does not affect my squat/antisquat but will it cause any problems? is there any advantage to providing myself with some verticle adjustablity by providing extra holes on the axle brackets? can I adjst the antisquat this way even though most use the frame end mounts? scott

08-31-2007, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
prostock3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 62903 Location: Mich Posts: 517	search for anit squat calc. youll find all the info you need __________________ 2009 Twisted Customs buggy (sold :C) -----2001 Donzi 38zx -----2004 Duramax 2500 CC

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08-31-2007, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
rudyYJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7800 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 97	i can't run the calculator on my Mac. but i have read till my brain hurts i know moving them evenly up won't affect the antisquat...but was wondering about any other negative effects that i haven't read about

08-31-2007, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
raulv240 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80971 Location: Orange county, Ca Posts: 341	The More Angle You Put In The Upper Arms The More The Anti-squat Goes Up. You Can Add A Couple Of Adjusting Holes If You Want To Fine Tune The Suspension, But Remember With Short Arms Just The Slightest Change In Arm Angle Will Be Huge.

08-31-2007, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
rudyYJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7800 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 97	if i move the upper and the lower evenly then the antisquat shouldn't change at all. regardless of the angle the upper is now on. The IC doesn't move therefore the AS is the same. If i make the uppper steeper without a corresponding move to the lower then everything changes. my question is what else would change by me giving myself more ground clearance by rotating the arms up

08-31-2007, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
bnine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43184 Location: Canada Posts: 1,185	Ride quality will improve, and your instant center should change. But I wouldnt think for the worse, since it will bring you back closer to stock. I would throw adjustability in if you have the room. Much nicer to be able to switch things around until you get it where you like it most.