Rhino
04-16-2009, 11:06 AM
I realize that this question is rather open ended, although I'm wondering how much lateral movement I should expect from a triangulated 4 link. Due to packing restrictions, I'd like to try running without a panhard bar. I wouldn't mind running a bar, although I think it will be getting tight with a stock tank, coil overs, and exhaust.
The car is a '68 Camaro, and will be mini-tubed. I'll be running coil overs and canting them in toward the top to also help with lateral stability. It will see mostly (75%) street driving, although will be driven hard on the autocross the remaining 25%.
The reason I ask about lateral movement is that I need to determine rear end width and also insure the wheels I have picked out will clear.
I've always planned on having approximately 1" space between my wheel and tubs. By my calculation, I should have roughly 1.2" clearance on either side of the wheel. (10.5" wheel with over all width of 11.5", .25" brake rotor thickness with a 14" total wheel tub diameter)
Is the 1" cushion enough? Is it too conservative? Am I crazy for not wanting to run a panhard bar?
The car is a '68 Camaro, and will be mini-tubed. I'll be running coil overs and canting them in toward the top to also help with lateral stability. It will see mostly (75%) street driving, although will be driven hard on the autocross the remaining 25%.
The reason I ask about lateral movement is that I need to determine rear end width and also insure the wheels I have picked out will clear.
I've always planned on having approximately 1" space between my wheel and tubs. By my calculation, I should have roughly 1.2" clearance on either side of the wheel. (10.5" wheel with over all width of 11.5", .25" brake rotor thickness with a 14" total wheel tub diameter)
Is the 1" cushion enough? Is it too conservative? Am I crazy for not wanting to run a panhard bar?