66 mustang tri-4 link

[stanglou]

Hi all,

Today I finished the drawing and kinematics for the 65/66 mustang rear satchell link suspension. It is going to be bolt in but welding is always advisable for high use/horsepower cars. I have already made and trial fit the cross member, but the rest will be coming along this weekend. The drawings on the site do not show the shock, upper shock bracket, or upper arm mount bracket, but they are fairly straightforward, and I didn't feel the need to spend more time drawing them. Take a look and use the contact page to tell me what you think or where you feel it needs improvement. One thing that needs to be revised in the drawing is the driveshaft loop. I made it a full loop for structural and safety reasons.

Thanks

Louie Dietz

http://www.g-machine-performance.com/rear-satchell.html (http://www.g-machine-performance.com/rear-satchell.html)

[4MuscleMachines]

Looking good Louie, can't wait to slap them on the rear of my 65 Stang~

[steemin]

Very Nice.
What noticeable impact will this have on the car?
I really don't need to see this kind of stuff.
My car is not even done yet (soon) and I am getting new ideas..
Scott

[stanglou]

haha, sorry, I know how it is. It has not been track tested yet so I cant give you specifics, but there will be a small increase in NVH due to the rod ends. The feel and handling of the car should signifigantly improve due to the design. A satchell link is an optimal setup for getting the roll center low, having good anti squat, and allowing full useage of the passanger cabin. That is all i can tell you now because I am too tired to think, but I will post again as soon as i get some of the fabrication pictures, and installation pictures. You will also be happy to know that I have started fabrication on the front coilover system. Stuff is really finally coming together.
Lou

[steemin]

Lou,
Keep us posted. It is great to see developments/improvements made for the early stangs.
Scott

[Jagarang]

My life for more money, more time, and a 95 year old ladies grocery getter fastback 65-66 Mustang to buy!