upper A Frame Mounting

Old Jul 10, 2018 | 07:39 PM
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Hi, getting ready to start assembling the Subframe for my 67 Camaro. Where the upper A Frame mounts I have 2 sets of holes.`' Someplace I found that lowering the mounting points was beneficial. In the past looks like the upper holes were the only ones used. So the question is which ones do I want to use and why.
3 See picture. In the process of removing a Tilt front end and replacing with original sheet metal . Turning into a bigger project than thought it would be.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 09:51 PM
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From the factory, our cars only had the upper holes. A previous owner drilled those lower holes on yours, it's what's called the "Guldstrand Mod". You can read about the handling benefits here: How Four Holes and a Bit of Time Can Dramatically Improve Your Car?s Performance in the Turns
 
Old Jul 10, 2018 | 09:58 PM
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Does the lower arms have 2 sets of holes?
 
Old Jul 10, 2018 | 10:12 PM
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Thanks, looks like they set the camber to zero after modification, but they don't say what the caster is.
Looking at my holes not sure the lower ones were ever used. Can see the bolt knurl marks on upper holes, but no marks in lower holes unless used a non knurled bolt. Guess will try the lower holes and see what happens. The daughter may want to try an autocross or two.
 
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 12:18 AM
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No, only one set of holes for lower control arm, 2 sets as pictured for upper .
 
Old Jul 19, 2018 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
From the factory, our cars only had the upper holes. A previous owner drilled those lower holes on yours, it's what's called the "Guldstrand Mod". You can read about the handling benefits here: How Four Holes and a Bit of Time Can Dramatically Improve Your Car?s Performance in the Turns
Great info
 
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Interesting read, I have not heard of this method before, thanks for the article 69.
 
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