Ladder Bar Car: Trans Brake or Foot Brake?

[Bill Rolik]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Bill, There are still some really great working cars out there with ladder bars. ........The key,as in any suspension is not how many attachments the links have ,but how you dampen them. .......A quality set of double adjustable shocks will allow you to make the ladder work nearly as well as the 4 link. .....The setup between foot and trans brake is one primarly of launch rpm ,converter design,and shock settings. ....Good luck with your return. .......Tom

Wow,

AMXers are on the case!

Because I last drove in pre-historic times (1989), neither my Duster nor the Cuda benefitted from today's quality shocks. However, the Cuda at least had the orange Koni's on the front. 11.5 X 32 Firestones were all that was needed on the back. Since the Cuda is a bit of a lard-*** at 3500+ pounds, I am sure this was a factor. Also, I have never driven with a brake, so initially, I would go with the foot brake anyway.

Tom, thanks much for the input!

Bill Rolik