After reading this tread I seem to have more questions on rear suspension set up's then before. I am at the stage in my current project (68 Camaro) were I need to figure my suspension options as well. The rear is my main focus, but maybe some of you might be able to help me as well. I'm looking into a mini tub opp, but cutting into a already weak rear sub frame seems to me a poor option. I leaning to the Art Morrison rear frame kit and tri 4 set up, but not 100%. I'm using the stk frt sub frame that has been fully welded and some support added and looking at GW or speed tech for the frt.
My main goal is to take as much flex out of the body so the suspension does more of the wrk with out spending my life savings. The fab end of this is not an issue for me, more trying to keep the price reasonable. Any suggestions of feed back would be helpful..
After reading this tread I seem to have more questions on rear suspension set up's then before. I am at the stage in my current project (68 Camaro) were I need to figure my suspension options as well. The rear is my main focus, but maybe some of you might be able to help me as well. I'm looking into a mini tub opp, but cutting into a already weak rear sub frame seems to me a poor option. I leaning to the Art Morrison rear frame kit and tri 4 set up, but not 100%. I'm using the stk frt sub frame that has been fully welded and some support added and looking at GW or speed tech for the frt.
My main goal is to take as much flex out of the body so the suspension does more of the wrk with out spending my life savings. The fab end of this is not an issue for me, more trying to keep the price reasonable. Any suggestions of feed back would be helpful..
Cutting into the rear fram has now been done thousands and thousands of times and i have never seen any ill effects , remember that if you are then also moving the load point from the extreme rear of the frame (even tho it is actually only 1/2 the load) to the center of the car there is less stress on the rear. in the past we have done a "Mini" roll bar that triangulates the upper shock mount to the upper corner of the 1/4 and rear seat,package tray??
The best option is obviously a roll cage if your worried about flex.
Cutting into the rear fram has now been done thousands and thousands of times and i have never seen any ill effects , remember that if you are then also moving the load point from the extreme rear of the frame (even tho it is actually only 1/2 the load) to the center of the car there is less stress on the rear. in the past we have done a "Mini" roll bar that triangulates the upper shock mount to the upper corner of the 1/4 and rear seat,package tray??
The best option is obviously a roll cage if your worried about flex.
Thanks for the info that help explain a ton. Cage on this car is not an option so I have to try to stiffen it up as much w/ out the help of a full cage. I saw the the speed tech set up helps transfer more of the stress through out and the shock support bar should help to add back sum of the support lost. One other question how does the a narrow rear end effect the set up. I have the option of stk width or 2" narrowed rear from stk.
I have a few questions. First how easy is it to access the drive shaft? Can you just unbolt the TQ arm or do you have to remove the TQ arm and the front X member?. I remember on my 99 SS Camaro every time you would remove the TQ arm the pinion would shift up. Will this kit do the same? Also is there room to run an X or H pipe in the exhaust?
I have a few questions. First how easy is it to access the drive shaft? Can you just unbolt the TQ arm or do you have to remove the TQ arm and the front X member?. I remember on my 99 SS Camaro every time you would remove the TQ arm the pinion would shift up. Will this kit do the same? Also is there room to run an X or H pipe in the exhaust?
Thanks
Troy
all i do is remove the rear shocks and let the suspension droop (on the hoist i use a screw jack stand) and you can undo the ubolts and slide the driveshaft out without removing the exhaust even. (depending on your configuration)
i run a X pipe on my Nova you could also configure a H pipe if you wanted
this is the rear suspension in action on a road course. thougth you might like to see it.
I LOVED IT!!! And kinda odd how a guy could enjoy that much vid of just a car's rearend travel going through the motions. But I did.
Was it a counter clockwise track? Looked like the right side was taking alot of loads or is a lil soft on that side. Looked like it was in compression more on the right side for most of the parts that I watched (only got through half of the vid)..
Blake have you done any drag race type R&D? I was considering a four link Bar type suspension. I like what the torque arm offers but was planning on doing some weekend drag racing once and awhile.
Does this suspension work with subframe connectors? Specifically the hotchkis ones?
Any issues with NVH at all? I have heard that some of the TA suspensions tend to transfer alot to the cabin...
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