Tubular Lower Control Arm Thread

j.mcconnell said

are the lower control arms and strut rods still pivoting at the same position? it looks like the adapter on the k-member end of the strut rod would push the pivot back and cause binding? any video of cycling the suspension without the coilover spring?

bonus idea: couldn't you build brackets off the k-member to put the lower control arm mounts in double shear and eliminate the strut rod

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I hear what you are saying and this has been discussed earlier in the thread. The arm pivot and strut rod are both on the same plane, and there is no binding. I agree that if there were more travel in the front suspension there there would be binding, but because of the limited travel even in the factory setup there is none.

Purplehaze is correct, there is a video with the suspension cycling. I would not eliminate the strut rod, the factory pieces only weigh 3 lbs each and benefits far outweigh the draw backs.