Jon knows his susp. Just FYI
Jon knows his susp. Just FYI
2000 Silverado ECSB- 5.3 CAI, Pacesetter LTs, ORY- Pipe, Magnaflow XL, E-fan, Ported T/B , Nelson Tuned, Built 4l60e, Circle D Stall, 3.42s G80, 2-4 Drop, Hertz Highs, Rockford 501s
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Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo
That design doesn't do anything to control axle wrap, that's why you've never seen it done before.
Everything Jon has said is true. The pinion will still "climb" and I'd guess that your design will put your leaf springs into some "interesting" shapes. I predict worse traction than without them.
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I also believe that on top of the axle wrap remaining, you would probably run into the bar hitting the shackle or leaf spring. At a glance it looks as if the shackle and the rod end would travel equally downward, but the shackle would hit the rod because of the extra distance that the rod end is from the axle.
And +1 about Jon knowing his stuff, He has done some of the best suspension work I have ever seen.
But kudos to you for trying to think outside the box. At least your willing to experiment and try new things.
Like everyone else has said, Jon knows his stuff. Its really good to see people trying to come up with new ideas though. I like your enthusiasm.
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that will pretty much make the axle from moving up and down and letting the suspension work like it should....it will make your truck ride like an iron wheeled wagon.....ask me how i know....
Okay, I'll bite. How do YOU know?? lol
Now what is a tune again?
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That is a pre-fabricated kit for "long-bars."
That are very expensive.
i made some ALOT like that but mine mounted before the axle instead of after...
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