Rear suspension on Jimmy Johnson's 67 Camaro

[Payton King]

I posted this over at Lateral-g and thought that I would do the same over here. For those who do not frrequent that site, Jim Pettigrew is building a 67 Camaro for Jimmy Johnson (#48 Lowes car). It is running a de-tuned cup motor, 21st Century front subframe, richmond 5 speed, etc.

Anyway, Pettigrew came up with an idea for a new suspension for the rear. Well, it is really not new, in the 60's when Chrysler was drag racing they used this system to get around a few rules that stated their cars must run leaf spring rear suspensions. Austin Healy 3000's ran this type of suspension as well. That is where Jim got the idea. Many years ago he had an Austin Healy and droped a small block in it. He stated that it handled really well and would hook like nobody's business.

So here is the deal. It is a poor man's 4 link. The leafs act as locator, springs and lower link. The housing is on a swivle link and the upper link is standard fare.

Take a look and give me your opinions pro or con. Jim is thinking about producing these as a low cost alternative to what is presently available.