Want to drop the front end 1" with ball joints. Need info please step inside.

[8UWITH6]

Hey fellas. I have been doing some research on the best way to lower the front end of my Buick about 1" or so. I have tried spindles in the past and they suck. I dont want to mess with coil springs because they suck.

After doing some reading it looks like these Howe lower ball joints are the way to go. The only thing I couldnt figure out is if I can use the existing stock upper control arms and ball joints. I would love to do tubular adjustable uppers and such but its just not in the budget. And I just bought Dorman factory replacement upper control arm assemblies last year for the car.

So, can I install the 1" extended lower ball joints and re-align the Buick and be okay? I appreciate any help on this matter as I searched for hours with no solid information.

New wheels.............. enjoy

 

[Steve V]

Yes , I have done exactly the same thing in 2012 no adverse affects IMO.

 

[DavidM]

Yes you can use longer 1" lower ball joints and I would use a stock height ball joint in the upper control arm.

Tell me more about your tire sizes. Those 17" Street Lites look perfect.

 

[getdowngranny]

What is the part # for the 1" drop lower ball joints?


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[DavidM]

What is the part # for the 1" drop lower ball joints?


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https://www.lefthanderchassis.com/v2a/14_viewproduct_group.asp?idgroup=2512666

 

[DavidM]

Its the last option on the page. It says 1" Taller.

Moog K6145/Howe 22420/Afco 20039 are all stock height replacement lower ball joints. So you can see that the 1" taller lower ball joint can replace any of those. Expect 7/8" to 1" drop up front. If you want only a 1/2" drop you can use 1/2" taller lower ball joints. Let me know if you need those PNs.

 

[8UWITH6]

Yes you can use longer 1" lower ball joints and I would use a stock height ball joint in the upper control arm.

Tell me more about your tire sizes. Those 17" Street Lites look perfect.

17x8, 4.5" bs, 245/45R17 front
17x9.5, 5" bs, 295/45R17 rear

Thanks, just bought them from a buddy when he sold his car.

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

[8UWITH6]

https://www.lefthanderchassis.com/v2a/14_viewproduct_group.asp?idgroup=2512666

Wow those are cheaper than the Howe or the other brand I saw................ just find my own boot looks like those will work just fine! Thank you!