Maximizing Front Suspension Travel in a Chevy Blazer

TLDRIn this video, we work on a Chevy Blazer to improve front suspension travel. We install tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints to achieve better suspension droop. These upgrades allow for increased weight transfer to the rear tires, improving traction during street racing.

Key insights

🤓Installing tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints can improve front suspension travel.

💥Increasing suspension droop allows for better weight transfer to the rear tires during street racing.

👌These upgrades are especially beneficial for front-wheel drive vehicles used in drag racing.

💪Maximizing front suspension travel can enhance traction on non-prepped surfaces.

🤮The installation of tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints requires careful measurements and proper assembly.

Q&A

What are the benefits of increasing front suspension travel?

Increasing front suspension travel allows for greater weight transfer to the rear tires during acceleration, improving traction and stability.

How does installing tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints improve suspension travel?

These upgrades provide more space for the suspension to travel downwards, allowing for increased suspension droop and enabling greater weight transfer to the rear tires.

Are these upgrades only suitable for drag racing?

While they are highly beneficial for front-wheel drive vehicles used in drag racing, these upgrades can also improve traction on non-prepped surfaces during street racing.

What factors should be considered during the installation process?

Attention to detail is important during the installation process to ensure accurate measurements and proper assembly of the tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints.

Is it necessary to make any adjustments after the installation?

After the installation, it is recommended to measure and compare suspension travel before and after to ensure the desired improvements are achieved.

Timestamped Summary

01:54By installing tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints, we can improve front suspension travel on the Chevy Blazer.

05:00Increasing suspension droop allows for better weight transfer to the rear tires and improved traction during street racing.

06:50These upgrades are particularly beneficial for front-wheel drive vehicles used in drag racing.

09:51Maximizing front suspension travel is especially useful on non-prepped surfaces where traction may be limited.

12:02The installation process requires precise measurements and proper assembly of the tubular upper control arms and longer ball joints.