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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....

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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....

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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.
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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....

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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?
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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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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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Not that I can't swing it, just trying to get the best bang for the buck.
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Not that I can't swing it, just trying to get the best bang for the buck.
Then get a Ridetech four link. You could also check out a Speedtech torque arm...

Both are reasonably priced for what they are.

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