Does a mini tub kit from Detroit Speed require anything other than a narrowed tank? Wondering if a narrowed axles is also required as I have not seen this need in my research. Thanks in advance!
You do not need to narrow the rear end. Guys narrow it because they like the look of a fat wheel lip. You only need a narrow tank if you are running leaf springs.
You do not need to narrow the rear end. Guys narrow it because they like the look of a fat wheel lip. You only need a narrow tank if you are running leaf springs.
Don
I am having to do this little by little right now, so I assuming the only way to get away from leafs are running a 4link or watts link type of rear suspension. I'm not sure if I could just simply switch to a rear coilover with addition modifications, correct?
I am having to do this little by little right now, so I assuming the only way to get away from leafs are running a 4link or watts link type of rear suspension. I'm not sure if I could just simply switch to a rear coilover with addition modifications, correct?
Pretty sure you're going to have to relocate your leaf spring perches. I think it is almost a wash to go with a Ridetech four link and be done with it....
Pretty sure you're going to have to relocate your leaf spring perches. I think it is almost a wash to go with a Ridetech four link and be done with it....
Don
Agree, I purchased my '68 Camaro with the DSE leaf kit that came with the mini tubs, and swapping it out for the ridetech 4-left link. Tired of noise and mushy ride.
That said I'll have an awesome used DSE leaf & shocks, offset shackles, and Caltrac traction bars in a few months for sale.
I am having to do this little by little right now, so I assuming the only way to get away from leafs are running a 4link or watts link type of rear suspension. I'm not sure if I could just simply switch to a rear coilover with addition modifications, correct?
I'm running a torque arm rear suspension on mine and really like it. Not any cheaper than the other types you listed, just a different option.
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Pretty sure you're going to have to relocate your leaf spring perches. I think it is almost a wash to go with a Ridetech four link and be done with it....
Don
If I'm n for the mini tub already, how can I get into a 4link for less than $1g? Then I'm throwing away the leaf spring suspension parts I had to buy already? Is there a kit w/o the leafs?
If I'm n for the mini tub already, how can I get into a 4link for less than $1g? Then I'm throwing away the leaf spring suspension parts I had to buy already? Is there a kit w/o the leafs?
Ridetech 4 link is not much more than $1k. If you can't swing that I think you are in for a rude awakening on your build....
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