Since the argument is often made that OEM geometry is just as good, potentially better, than many of these COC’s, but not perfect/ideal, what is the limiting factor? Spindle? And what needs to be changed? If spindle, sounds like DionR and I share a similar idea of a fabricated upright with a Mustang rear wheel hub assembly. I’ve talked to Michigan Metalworks about building something and they’re all for it, they build them all the time for low riding trucks. Build into it a bigger brake option like a Mustang four piston caliper so everything is available off the shelf at your parts store of choice. So if it’s spindle, maybe it’s time to figure that out and get something done? My Suspension Analyzer is long gone for the similar reason someone else mentioned or i’d plot it myself and play with different ride heights and moving the ball joints around. And couldn’t this same idea be used for a front steer rack conversion with a custom steering arm? Other things would have to change in the LCA/ball joint but that’s probably solveable too?
Suspension Analyzer is only $300. So what if 10-20 of us chipped in $30-$50 a piece (cover software and a bit for time), someone downloads and plots it out, gives feedback to the group, and we all know. Then we all finally have all the information needed to make the best decision given intended use, and we know exactly what parts are needed to accomplish the task. And we also have the opportunity to unpack COC’s and know what they bring to the table for geometry. Seems reasonable to me, I’ll throw money in. Heck, if someone near me has a rack, we can use my car to plot it, then jump on a zoom with some of the great suspension minds here and go through it together.