Is ball joint really better handling

[bugmeister]

I am tossing up suspension and braking ideas and was wondering whether ball joint front suspension really provides a handling improvement over king and link pin. If the difference is noticable then I'm more than willing to perform a framehead swap in an effort for improved handling.

[volkdent]

I'm no expert, but I'm going to say its not worth it. They are both trailing arm, the shortcoming of the design. The balls just don't wear as much I believe. I suspect you may even have an advantage with link pin in that you can increase camber over the ball joint's eccentric abilities.

My $0.02

Jason

[rip]

actually both will perform just as well on the street. Ball may be a little better in the bumps.

Link pins do however require more maintance, greasing and all.

Not really worth it.

[rip]

may be think about a pan swap. IRS and ball joints in one. depends on what you want to do.