Rear Suspension

[va454ss]

Originally Posted by Iowa599

Thanks, and at 8lbs that is probably lighter than a 4-link/coilover setup!

True, but you have to consider some of the wt was added back with the swaybar and slide a link bars. Not 130 lbs though

[va454ss]

Originally Posted by va454ss

I have composite leaf springs, drop hangars and shackles, c notch, Bell Tech swaybar, Slide a Link bars, and Rancho adjustable shocks.

Forgot to mention I also have a Blazer tank behind the axle

[Iowa599]

That might actually be hurting you. While it probably does improve your weight distribution F:R, it increases your polar weight, a big no-no.

[randeez]

well if no one else is going to ask...
whats the price on the composite leafs?

[va454ss]

Originally Posted by randeez

well if no one else is going to ask...
whats the price on the composite leafs?

Its been a while, but I'm gonna guess $300. I'll see if I can find the paperwork.........

[HiSpdJunkie]

I was looking at the setup for these. Since they sound to be about the same cost as Cal-Tracs would they be a better or worse option? This is the picture that shows the Cal-Tracs type setup. Is this what yours looks like or is it just a sping?

Thanks
Mike

[va454ss]

Originally Posted by HiSpdJunkie

I was looking at the setup for these. Since they sound to be about the same cost as Cal-Tracs would they be a better or worse option? This is the picture that shows the Cal-Tracs type setup. Is this what yours looks like or is it just a sping?

Thanks
Mike

I have just the spring, although I did get the flex track shown in the pic. Didn't use it because I run a negative pinion angle and couldn't use it. Seemed kinda cheesy too. I have the Slide a Link bars and had to modify them a bunch as they aren't meant to work with a lowered truck. Knowing what I know now, I would've gone with the Caltracs from the start.

[HiSpdJunkie]

Cool, thanks. I will stick with the Cal-Tracs plan.