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The Myth About Rear Lateral And Spindle Rods.


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Some may know I am doing a rear coil over with some 2nd gen parts.

 

I have finally been able to prove that the 2ng gen lats and spindle rods are NOT 1 inch longer.

 

They are 1/2 inch on center.

I have pictures that I will need to load so that you can see.

 

To prove this I took the one and put a bolt through the stock unit and the 2nd gen.

 

Then laid them down.

 

I show that it is a little less than 1/2 inch. This is for both the lateral and the spindle.

 

Noted: the lateral and spindle rods are different lenght.

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QUESTION: can the slightly longer second gen lateral links be used with the first gen leaf spring? or must you go with coilovers?

 

hum, no one has done it that I know of. Makes sence that it would require the coil over.

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Some may know I am doing a rear coil over with some 2nd gen parts.

 

I have finally been able to prove that the 2ng gen lats and spindle rods are NOT 1 inch longer.

 

They are 1/2 inch on center.

I have pictures that I will need to load so that you can see.

 

To prove this I took the one and put a bolt through the stock unit and the 2nd gen.

 

Then laid them down.

 

I show that it is a little less than 1/2 inch. This is for both the lateral and the spindle.

 

Noted: the lateral and spindle rods are different lenght.

 

I dont get it, mine are longer..

 

Damn, wonder if I grabbed mine from a 04 Impala and not an 03... Would make sense as I was told that 04+ Ws have longer lateral links..

 

And WTF is a spindle rod??

 

We have 2 lateral links and 1 trailing arm..

 

 

Ima gonna have to investigate this next time im at the JY, I will just rip sets off..

 

I measured appx 3/4-1" difference on both lateral links from my 96CS to the Gen2's I grabbed..

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Spindle Rod is the front rod

The rear is lateral.

 

This is GM's terminology in the 97-03 W-Body.

 

Ahh, well GM called them front or rear lateral links prior to Gen 2s :lol:

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  • 2 months later...

Lateral links - Go from center of car to spindle (4)

Trailing arms - Go from rocker to the spindle (2)

 

Just thought i would clear that up :lol:

 

 

Ken, I think if you went with longer lateral links you would have to either do a coil over conversion, or find a leaf spring company that can make you one long enough to make up the difference.

 

Jamie

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