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Old 12-29-2006, 11:29 AM
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Default Anyone running a TP Watts Link?

I'm building a pro-touring 63' Belair wagon... it's in the shop now getting a trans swap and a 9" rear. Because I'm putting 12" discs on the back, the 15" rims will no longer work so I'm going with 20x10's. Only problem is that with a 10" rim and possibly a tire section width of 11.5", things will be tight. This prompted me to think about a Watts link instead of the PHR (so clearance issues don't shift when I raise/lower the car), and running a Watts link will mean revisiting my upper control arms.

I did some research here on Lateral-g about 3 vs. 4 link cars, Watts links, etc, and while it appears the Lateral-Dynamics kit is the way to go, I don't have an add'l $3600. I did find a nice and inexpensive Watts link from a company by the name of Totally Polished (http://www.totallypolished.com). Anyone have any experience with this kit? I was thinking of maybe running this Watts link, and ditching my upper arms in favor of one single arm that would probably mount just above the factory driveshaft tunnel (I'll make it as long as possible without having to change the center seat, but it'll probably be slightly shorter than the lower arms). There are some pics of my 63' wagon at http://www.cardomain.com/id/triplecap

Is there a need to run a rear sway bar once you have a Watts link? Doesn't look like it and I couldn't find any pictures of that combo.

Your comments, suggestions & criticism are welcome.

Thanks,
Eric
63' Belair Wagon
ART with DA Shockwaves
396 SBC in progress
700R4, 2500 stall, Lokar shifter
9" Ford, Strange case, Detroit TrueTrac, Moser axles
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