Suspension TECH Including Brakes, Wheels and tires

          
 
 
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Old 12-30-2024, 09:53 PM
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Default Leaf spring ride

I have been helping a buddy restore his 70 Formula.
We added some hidden updates to make it more modern day friendly.
Aside from the bolt in, no mod Silversport 5 speed, I kinda pushed him into using Bearings in his suspension.
I have installed these on other cars, and his car, while the springs are too high, rides sooo nice.
Having the suspension actually Move, allows the shocks to respond to bumps much faster ( like a strut would)
This does't take away from handling.
With stock 15" wheels ( yeah its a 15" wheel Formula") and regular Bfg's
this car rides nicer than most new cars, including a newer camaro I was in recently.
This upgade was made and built in USA for many types of racing, but the Ride benefits are just amazing. You can put these in STOCK control arms, and I have.
Watch Doug Explain it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUQbcyVINL8
Rear shackles on Leaf spring cars >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA7aXTVfi48

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