A common misconception is that the “drop” improves handling by lowering the car.
While it is true that the car can end up about 5/8” lower after this modification, the real
improvement comes from the change in the geometry of the suspension. The “roll
center” of the suspension is raised, which causes the front suspension to resist body
roll, which makes the suspension feel, and act, as though a larger sway bar were
installed. It also serves to keep the wheels more square in contact with the road
surface, compared with the original design.
This is also important, since the original suspension was designed to work with
narrow, bias-ply, non-belted tires. Almost universally, people today use wider, belted
radial tires. This modification has the effect of “radial-tuning” the suspension for
modern tires.
Ready to use template precision laser cut from stainless steel here in the USA. Includes tool tips and recommendations for use from a professional fabricator. Recommended alignment settings are also included.