Composite leaf springs om 69 Camaro

[Roberts68]

Not to cross post and link you to another forum... But I'm gonna.
I kind of doubt VBP made their own springs, I think they compiled their catalog from items sourced but it is just a hunch.
I have no personal experience with them but from research would recommend the spherical eye bushings. There are way more types in the market now which means they work, people are buying them and more are entering the market.

Have a look at this list. Someone should have dimensions that match yours. I'd get a feel for their tech support before you even measure yours.
https://www.pro-touring.com/archive/.../t-120012.html

[JKnight]

Originally Posted by Hotchkis

Tom,
Composite leaf springs are great for Corvette front suspensions (where it’s transverse mounted) since they only need to spring up and down. As a rear leaf spring in a car like your Camaro, the spring is subjected to lateral forces where it is not as strong.

Agreed! And as recommended to the OP earlier, a lateral locating device is highly recommended when using composite springs.

[BMR Tech]

What I would like to see someone do is use a set of composite leafs, Watts Link, and our Torque Arm (not the whole kit, just the torque arm). The Watts link would do a superior job of locating the rear and composite springs have much quicker reaction times than steel springs and lower unsprung weight. For traction issues and preventing spring wrap our Torque Arm is perfect for a composite spring because, unlike a traction bar, it doesn't load the front spring eye. Since it is centrally located and has bind-free articulation, the leaf spring would only have to support the car, the torque arm would handle the torque load. I would bet this setup coupled with a good set of dampers could rival any link style suspension out there...

[Mkelcy]

Originally Posted by BMR Tech

What I would like to see someone do is use a set of composite leafs, Watts Link, and our Torque Arm (not the whole kit, just the torque arm). The Watts link would do a superior job of locating the rear and composite springs have much quicker reaction times than steel springs and lower unsprung weight. For traction issues and preventing spring wrap our Torque Arm is perfect for a composite spring because, unlike a traction bar, it doesn't load the front spring eye. Since it is centrally located and has bind-free articulation, the leaf spring would only have to support the car, the torque arm would handle the torque load. I would bet this setup coupled with a good set of dampers could rival any link style suspension out there...

I'm happy to volunteer to try this out.

I've got a '67 Camaro that's got ATS tall spindles, SPC UCA and LCA, Hotchkis sway bar and Bilstein shocks on the front (no kits here), and will be getting Flex-a-Form composite leafs with custom swivel bushings (on hand), a Fays Watts link and Bilstein shocks on the rear.

The drive train will be a (roughly) 425-450RWHP LS1, Aftermarket T-56, and a 3.55:1, 12 Bolt rear (all on hand). Estimated completion is late this year or spring 2012.

With a good driver (clearly not me) it could be pretty quick.

[JKnight]

What would the cost be for just the torque arm components, roughly, and would it work with a Ford 9"?

I've been putting some miles on my setup with composites and a watt's link and my only lingering issues are what you mentioned, axle wrap and putting the power down.