02 Silver Z

iTrader: (8)

Anyone have trouble getting drag race front end alignment specs (like the ones Madman posted a while back) when using just lower aftermarket A-arms. I`m thinking of just installing some chrome moly rod end/adjustables but was wondering if I`ll be able to achieve those settings without the adjustability of an aftermarket upper A-arm? (Did any of that make sense? ) Just doesn`t seem worth the $$$ to do uppers from a weight saving stand point. But if I can`t get close to those specs w/o the uppers I`d consider it. I forgot to ask Mr. Billingsley while I had him on the phone the other day! Thanks for any help.

Eric

tektrans

iTrader: (23)

How much weight do you save with the lower a arms?

MADMAN

iTrader: (4)

You can get the car aligned with out uppers. Where are you having problems??

02 Silver Z

iTrader: (8)

Well no problems yet, but I have not installed the A-arms or attempted an alignment. I just didn`t want to go through the trouble of installing the lowers only to find out I can`t achieve those "drag race" specs you gave. Because I`m literally going to my alignment shop with a printed copy of that post and saying, "Here, set it to these!!" I really just looking to save the money where I can and I figured if I could get away with just the lowers what the heck. But like I said, if I have to install the uppers to get the car set up correctly I wouldn`t hesitate.

By the way Madman, thanks for the reply and for posting those specs. I would have otherwise had no idea.

Eric

Dragaholic

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Drag racing specs... I wasn't aware of this. I got an alignment a while back...probably a year or so, maybe not even that when I did a tubular k-member, upper, and lower a-arms. I had them align it regular. There are specs to go by for drag use only? How does this affect drag use?

CAT3

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Yes you can align the car so it has less ressistance and not so much handling. Not sure on the specs, but they have been posted before....