CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Leaf Spring + Slide a links vs. Ladders + Coil Overs

Robert Simpson · 11-16-2009, 05:58 AM

Eric, I believe that I would keep the springs because once again you have them. Also when you go to a mono you do lose some weight but, it is off the back of the car. If I started new I would go with a mono, lighter, easier to work with etc, then add the weight back to help with traction. I just realized something you said a "W" tire? That tire is like 12" wide at the footprint. I do not believe that tire will fit with out some "work" maybe a minitub. Now a 10.5" regular tire on a 8-9" rim with the right offset I can see fitting. My tires rub the top of my shocks mainly when I turn off the track. You really can't easily put a larger dia shock on it with out rubbing. But, I run a stocker with a 10" rim and the shock is in the stock location. Good luck with your project. By the way do you have any more pictures of your car? Thanks

Robert

11-16-2009, 05:58 AM	#5
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Leaf Spring + Slide a links vs. Ladders + Coil Overs Eric, I believe that I would keep the springs because once again you have them. Also when you go to a mono you do lose some weight but, it is off the back of the car. If I started new I would go with a mono, lighter, easier to work with etc, then add the weight back to help with traction. I just realized something you said a "W" tire? That tire is like 12" wide at the footprint. I do not believe that tire will fit with out some "work" maybe a minitub. Now a 10.5" regular tire on a 8-9" rim with the right offset I can see fitting. My tires rub the top of my shocks mainly when I turn off the track. You really can't easily put a larger dia shock on it with out rubbing. But, I run a stocker with a 10" rim and the shock is in the stock location. Good luck with your project. By the way do you have any more pictures of your car? Thanks Robert