Leaf link question
 

I have a question,I have a Dodge Mirada SS/KA ,the car was built by my uncle in the early 80s using the old leaf link setup.I had a new Armstrong built 360 and with the extra 75plus hp .the car doesn't want to hook.sometimes it will but its kinda all over the place,The leaf link uses inboard mounted springs with upper and lower bars,I have tried moving weight, transferring weight with torsion bars and tired pressure,I run 30x10.5 Hoosier Radials ,The best 60' is 1.42 but then it might blow the tires off on the next pass.Leaving at 3400rpm on the transbrake.the shocks are Afco non adjustable 70-30s,I know I probably should back halve the car but would like to figure this out first,any help would be appreciated.......Thanks Alan.

Re: Leaf link question
 

Don't know much on leaf links, I know this will sound crazy.but you may try leaving harder,sometimes it will help by planting tires harder and keeping it hooked.
Sometimes if you leave too soft,and maybe below where you are making good power/torque the tires are'nt planted good and then when it gets in the good power/torque,tires are'nt planted good and just blows them loose.

May not help any but would'nt cost anything to try.
Mike Taylor 3601

Re: Leaf link question
 

Could you post a picture of the rear set up?

Re: Leaf link question
 

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The Leaf Link cars I remember only had one bar on top.

While backhalf is probably the best solution, you might try a set of Calvert bars and springs.

Bill

Re: Leaf link question
 

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The Leaf Link cars I remember only had one bar on top.

While backhalf is probably the best solution, you might try a set of Calvert bars and springs.

Bill

Yeah upper and lower bars fully adjustable and multiple hole locations , same setup used on the early Mopar Missle , according to the old Direct Connection Chassis book....but not alot of info about it.The only bar adj made was the lower ones to raise my IC ..didnt seem to matter..I will post pics tonight...Thanks

Re: Leaf link question
 

Try footbreaking it for a race or two, it may be kicking the radial tires loose on some runs similar to a stick car.