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Leaf spring suspension geometry questions
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:43 pm
by JoshH
Hey guys, I ran across this site the other day while doing a google search. There seem to be quite a few very knowledgable folks on here so I thought I would pose this question to see if any of you know or know where I can find the answer to these questions.
How do you find the instant center and anti-squat for a leaf sprung suspension?
How would adding traction bars affect those?
How can a leaf sprung suspension be dialed in to improve 60' times?
Thanks,
Josh
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:47 pm
by pro70z28
Welcome to the board Josh.
Coil springs here, but I'm sure somebody will be along shortly with leaf spring experience.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:00 pm
by Maritime Drag Racing
Just take a peek under a Stock Eliminator car with leaf springs. 9 times out of ten you'll find a set of Cal-tracs. Check it out at:
http://www.calvertracing.com/info/info.htm
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:19 pm
by draglist
Welcome to the board, Josh. Glad to have you here. bp
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:30 am
by JoshH
Hey guys, thanks for the welcome. I have seen Caltracs before. They are actually somewhat popular for my application, but they are one size fits all so to speak. I think I could make something that might be a little more effective if I could find out how to figure this stuff out, and I'm a DIY type of guy.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:56 am
by JoshH
Nobody knows of a book or anything where I can find that information?
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:36 am
by dnewnova
I am a leaf spring guy
I have found Dave Morgans "door slammers" guide very helpfull
this forum has been very helpfull as well as "
www.dragstuff.com"
Good luck
Royz
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:10 pm
by slingshot383
The Cal-Tracs aren't one-size-fits-all, they are set for a specific front segment length. One of the MOPAR chassis books will give you a good idea about leaf spring tune-ups.