Lowered A-Arms

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  1. NavMav

    NavMav Member

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    Hey guys, I found this article and was wondering if anyone has tried it on a Mav/Com? It was developed for the early Shelby mustangs, but sounds like it could work. What do you guys think? :hmmm:

    http://site.cobranda.com/tech/aarms.pdf
     
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    Yes, commonly called the Shelby drop
     
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    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Use the Search function, enter shelby drop = lots of info.
     
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    You do have to change your alignment setting when you complete the "Shelby Drop". the camber is set to -1 degrees, Caster to +2 degrees, Toe-in is set to 1/8".
    With manual steering it is a little harger to steer but it will turn much better than stock. Add a 1 1/8" front sway bar and a 7/8" rear sway bar and you will swear the car is running on rails when you take a sharp turn.
     
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