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07-15-2018, 04:50 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Leaf spring suspension
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Good to know that your son's had good luck with the split mono's on the street. I do know you're supposed to loosen the bars until there's a small gap for street driving, then put a flat or 2 or 3 of preload in at the track. |
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07-15-2018, 05:47 PM | #12 |
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Re: Leaf spring suspension
Have you considered fiberglass leafs? They can be custom made for arch and spring rate. I had a set on my car with ladder bars, which worked well. Might be worth discussing with your tech at Cal Tracs.
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07-16-2018, 01:06 PM | #13 |
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Re: Leaf spring suspension
I also noticed the ring welded to the frame for tying that car down, and I'd think that would put a lot of load onto the spring while towing and could have contributed to the breakage.
I run the Calvert split-monos and tie my car down around the rear end housing. I've never had a spring problem, but they did settle enough after about 15 years that I had to replace the rear halves to get some ride height back.
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07-17-2018, 06:07 PM | #15 | |
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