Rear suspension advice needed on a 68 Firebird

[Bad94]

I run the RideTech bolt in 4 link too, and very happy with it.

[captainofiron]

Do you run a sway bar with that 4-link?

Also seems like with teh coil overs, it would be easier to put in mini-tubs

[Bad94]

Originally Posted by captainofiron

Do you run a sway bar with that 4-link?

Also seems like with teh coil overs, it would be easier to put in mini-tubs

I have the Camaro rear bar on mine.

[ma73z]

I just put the ridetech 4 link in a 69 firebird over the weekend and am super happy so far! If I didn't already have suspension for my 73 it would get it also.

[Pete68]

Leaf spring is about the worst suspension for performance thats why only pickup trucks use them today. They are super heavy so unsprung weight is bad and there is nothing it keep them from shifting side to side like on a 4 link or even on the previous mustang with the solid axle that had the panhard bar to keep the axle from moving. Automakers used them because they were cheap.

Just find a stiff leaf set up and put in a rear bar and go with it.

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by Pete68

Leaf spring is about the worst suspension for performance thats why only pickup trucks use them today. They are super heavy so unsprung weight is bad and there is nothing it keep them from shifting side to side like on a 4 link or even on the previous mustang with the solid axle that had the panhard bar to keep the axle from moving. Automakers used them because they were cheap.

Just find a stiff leaf set up and put in a rear bar and go with it.

I have used both leaf springs and 4 links, they both achieve the same result, ....just most don't tune leafs, ride heights, sway bar, adjustable shocks, anti-squat, swivel bearings....and so on, most people just bolt them on add a cheap $50 shock and wonder why the car doesn't handle

[captainofiron]

Originally Posted by Bad94

I have the Camaro rear bar on mine.

cool, thanks!

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by captainofiron

Do you run a sway bar with that 4-link?

Also seems like with teh coil overs, it would be easier to put in mini-tubs

run the sway bar if you have a wide 315 or 335 tire if your running a 275 rear tire the sway bar isn't as necessary...it can make the car loose

[chetly]

Loose is fast and on the edge of out of control...

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by chetly

Loose is fast and on the edge of out of control...

ummm...no