e3stgs
07-27-2008, 05:02 PM
I have been reading about rear suspensions on 2nd generation F-bodies. I am building an 81 trans am for drag and road racing but am selecting a rear end mainly on handling.
I was sold on a 4 link set up, but am getting mixed messages in the reading I have been doing. A lot of people seem to say that a well set up leaf spring system can be comprable to a 4 link for handling and much cheaper.
This may be a good thread to centralize this information and if there are any previous threads discussing this topic, please point me in their direction.
I am choosing between the Gen II system:
http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/Suspension_kits.html, hotckis system, DSE's 4 link, air ride 4-link, and Max-g's 4 link.
Any recommendations on those kits?
Thank you in advance for any help,
Elia *
I was sold on a 4 link set up, but am getting mixed messages in the reading I have been doing. A lot of people seem to say that a well set up leaf spring system can be comprable to a 4 link for handling and much cheaper.
This may be a good thread to centralize this information and if there are any previous threads discussing this topic, please point me in their direction.
I am choosing between the Gen II system:
http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/Suspension_kits.html, hotckis system, DSE's 4 link, air ride 4-link, and Max-g's 4 link.
Any recommendations on those kits?
Thank you in advance for any help,
Elia *