Relocation Bracket question
Relocation Bracket question I bought a pair of Spohn weld-in relocation brackets. I've been hearing a few conflicts that using RLB's will put a lot of stress on a stock 10-bolt. I have also heard that RLB's will take the stress away from a stock 10-bolt. I also have Granatelli LCA's that the RLB's will mount to.
Which is correct??? Should I use them???
Which is correct??? Should I use them???
I suppose the added leverage with the longer brackets would put a twisting force or torque on the axle tubes greater than normal. The axle pushes the car forward by pushing on the LCA's. The torque arm would provide the "equal and opposite" torque to actually keep the axle from spinning. But until we hear of an axle actually being damaged this way, it would not seem like something to be concerned about to me. A lot of people use these brackets without incident.
pretty mucn any beefed up suspension part you add to our unibody cars is putting more stress on the rear end. There is alot of flex in the stock susp and taking that away allows more of the power you make to be put directly on the rear. There is no deflection...or at least, alot less. As far as why relocation brackets add more stress, i would have to think about it,
So, I understand that installing the RLB's may cause more risk of my rearend to break. The reason why I'm asking is I installed aftermarket LCA's to eliminate wheel hop. Well, it decreased wheel hop but It's still pretty bad during hard accelleration.
If you think about it, any part you add for better traction is going to add stress on the rear. If you don't want to break your rear, don't add traction. If you want traction, plan on upgrading your rear.
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Originally Posted by rufretic
If you think about it, any part you add for better traction is going to add stress on the rear. If you don't want to break your rear, don't add traction. If you want traction, plan on upgrading your rear.
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If you think about it, any part you add for better traction is going to add stress on the rear. If you don't want to break your rear, don't add traction. If you want traction, plan on upgrading your rear.
I just installed my relocation brackets -easy job- and I do feel it pulls better. It seems to get better traction on corners too.
I have a question though. I didn't drill a hole in the back of the part that I cut and just tightened the bolt. Doesn't seem it needs the rear bolt added, but should I add the bolt or will I be alright?
I have a question though. I didn't drill a hole in the back of the part that I cut and just tightened the bolt. Doesn't seem it needs the rear bolt added, but should I add the bolt or will I be alright?
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Hi
I have a pair of the Spohn relocation brackets that I have not yet installed. I thought I would save them until I lower my car, which may be a long time.
If I put them on now with stock ride hight, will using the lowest postion affect handling in a negative way? I suppose I can always use the middle position.
My car launches Ok for my type of driving, so do I need them on a non lowered car? Any input is appreciated.
Thanks JA
I have a pair of the Spohn relocation brackets that I have not yet installed. I thought I would save them until I lower my car, which may be a long time.
If I put them on now with stock ride hight, will using the lowest postion affect handling in a negative way? I suppose I can always use the middle position.
My car launches Ok for my type of driving, so do I need them on a non lowered car? Any input is appreciated.
Thanks JA
Originally Posted by JGA
Hi
I have a pair of the Spohn relocation brackets that I have not yet installed. I thought I would save them until I lower my car, which may be a long time.
If I put them on now with stock ride hight, will using the lowest postion affect handling in a negative way? I suppose I can always use the middle position.
My car launches Ok for my type of driving, so do I need them on a non lowered car? Any input is appreciated.
Thanks JA
I have a pair of the Spohn relocation brackets that I have not yet installed. I thought I would save them until I lower my car, which may be a long time.
If I put them on now with stock ride hight, will using the lowest postion affect handling in a negative way? I suppose I can always use the middle position.
My car launches Ok for my type of driving, so do I need them on a non lowered car? Any input is appreciated.
Thanks JA
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Originally Posted by rufretic
If you think about it, any part you add for better traction is going to add stress on the rear. If you don't want to break your rear, don't add traction. If you want traction, plan on upgrading your rear.
wheel hop will kill a rear end a lot faster than increased traction.
Controlling pinion climb is a function of the torque arm, not the LCAs. So a better torque arm is is possibly called for.
Originally Posted by jyeager
This isn't necessarily true. What is true is that more traction means more force applied to the rear gears. But by more precisely locating the rear, you remove rear end windup which puts more stress on the rear end.
wheel hop will kill a rear end a lot faster than increased traction.
Controlling pinion climb is a function of the torque arm, not the LCAs. So a better torque arm is is possibly called for.
wheel hop will kill a rear end a lot faster than increased traction.
Controlling pinion climb is a function of the torque arm, not the LCAs. So a better torque arm is is possibly called for.
