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Originally Posted by jamesinark
Thanks for clarifying some of the issues with this type of suspension.I applaud Scott for his fab abilities and his willingness to tell you the truth.I would put you Mr. Pozzi(I have too much respect for you to call you David)this question.Which suspension type would be more fitting for someone on a budget and with a somewhat limited knowledge as far as rear suspension goes, a torque arm or 3 link?
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Thanks for the kind words, believe me, at home I'm no one special. Please call me David. If you want cheap & simple, use leaf springs, they don't ride as well as a link suspension due to higher unsprung weight, but handle well. I like a rubber front eye bushing, poly rear eye bushing & Delrin (Acetal) bushing in the rear frame for best support. At some point you want wider tires & have to go to mini tubs then money spent relocating the leaf springs is best spent on switching to a link suspension. I think the Ride Tech Rear suspension (called Airbar with coil overs) is the easiest to install & it works great. A torque arm like Speed Tech is a bit more to install but not too big a deal. The new Hotchkis 3 link will be the same amount of work to install as the Ride Tech. & has loads of adjustment available. It does require cutting a top link hole in the rear seat area next to the driveshaft tunnel. The DSE Quadralink requires more cutting & welding, but is well proven.
David