I'm just in the process of building my own frame and was wondering if anyone had some pictures of this set up. I have a '27 Model T Sedan that I'm putting a 383 SBC into. I have a kit that I bought from Speedway but I don't think it will be strong enough:
I was thinking ladder bars mounted toward the tranny mount or triangulated 4 bar, don't know which would be the best on a street driver, no strip. From what I'm reading I figure the lowers mount to the frame and the uppers go to the trans mount, is this right?? Also is it okay to mount the coilovers like in the picture? I thought I could use the shocks and panhard bar and then fab the rest. Pictures and explanation would be great!!
Here's the triangulated four link I built for my rambler. You wont need the pan hard bar if you do a triangular four bar and I would recommend using bushings of some sort and not rod ends at the bar attachment points.
Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for. Are the top control arms a certain angle or is it just triangulated to a point out in space towards the rear of the car?
Sean.
edit: I also was wondering are the bars parallel on the horizontal plane like a regular 4 bar, it doesn't seem to be in the pictures?
Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for. Are the top control arms a certain angle or is it just triangulated to a point out in space towards the rear of the car?
Sean.
edit: I also was wondering are the bars parallel on the horizontal plane like a regular 4 bar, it doesn't seem to be in the pictures?
The top arms should be as close to a 45 degree angle as you can get. The length and pivot points of the arms will change the instant center and effect how the rear suspension reacts.
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