3 Link/torque arm suspension for '69 Camaro
I am wondering if anyone else out there has set up their '69 Camaro with a 3 link/torque arm rear suspension? I am in the process of doing this (or should I say my builder is). I have been actively involved with the entire process. I am questioning how he has done a few things:
1. How is the angle of the coilover shocks decided.
2. Does the panhard bar need to be parallel to the rearend in order to function properly?
3. Is this set up a good protouring set up?
4. Is there anything else you can tell me based on your personal experience with this setup?
Let me tell you a little about my setup. We started with a narrowed Fab9 housing, we are tubbing the car and will but 345 30R 18 underneath. We are using DSE rear quadralink coilover shocks along with their trunk crossmember to mount the upper shock mounts. BMR Fabrication components include a torque arm and 2 control arms. We are using a lakewood panhard bar which has been modified to fit. The center tunnel of the car has been widened to make room for the torque arm. Custom brakets have been made for the lower shock mounts and panhard bar. Another question I have relates to the panhard bar. Is bending the panhard bar not a good thing? Also, is mounting the panhard bar at an angle (frame side more toward rear of car) an ok thing? We did this to make room for exhaust. I realize it needs to be parallel to the rearend in order to lessen lateral travel. HELP!
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