Optimal LCA angle
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Optimal LCA angle
I’ve looked on the internet and can’t find anything related to this so I have to ask here. What would be the optimal LCA (lower control arm) angle? From a stability and durability standpoint, Is it better to have it completely level? Thoughts or proof please
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With all the problems, I don’t think the Ford engineers figured too much out. Besides that’s why people tune suspensions in race cars and other applications, because stock is just that, stock. It works moderately good at a few things. That being said, what is the stock angle? Anyone else care to add anything?
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You specifically asked, "What would be the optimal LCA (lower control arm) angle? From a stability and durability standpoint." That would be the stock LCA angle. If you want to tune your suspension for "race or other applications", then you are asking a completely different question. The existing angle works very well at many things for the design criteria of the truck, I dont think you give Ford engineers enough credit, its not like the stock LCAs are blowing out ball joints or chewing through axle shafts often.
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well if it’s lifted .. then you have a new knuckle which corrects your angles back to optimal. May mention all this in your first post so, we know what you are really asking.. happy new year buddy !