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Rat Rod Nation builds => Rat Rod Frame/Suspension/Brake Q&A => Topic started by: BobA on July 03, 2013, 05:35:10 AM

Title: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on July 03, 2013, 05:35:10 AM

So I have the axle out and will be using the leafspring pack as control arms. I'm cutting it off right behind the axle, leaving it clamped on with the ubolts, then cut the other leaf springs down for the upper control arms. I'll just have to weld a bushing of some sort to that one and make a axle mount. Im wanting to run coil shocks as well. Will I have to use a trackbar to keep the axle side to side movement in check?

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: hotwheels on July 03, 2013, 12:28:45 PM

Yes, you will have to run a panhard bar.

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on August 26, 2013, 05:00:40 AM

I have my coil shocks now and should start building the rear frame in a few weeks or so. Have a few questions.
1.  whats the best way to determine how much these will compress once the weight of the car is on them?
2.  they have adjustment rings on one end.how is the adjustment done.
3.  does it matter if theyre mounted in front,behind,or on top of the axle?
4.  should I get the multi hole weld on mounts so I can have different angle options?

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on August 30, 2013, 06:07:33 AM

Bumpity bump....Anyone????

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: NitroMidgets on August 30, 2013, 11:20:19 AM

Who made them? You should be able to look their specs up online.
You should be able to find a model number on them somewhere.

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: Greybeards Customs on August 30, 2013, 01:27:20 PM

the spring weight determines how much they settle , most of the time if everything is correct you can expect 1-1 1/2 " of drop with the suspension weighted

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on August 31, 2013, 03:54:10 AM

Thanks. Wasnt sure how high to z the frame

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: miraclepieco on August 31, 2013, 04:04:37 AM

Quote from: BobA on August 26, 2013, 05:00:40 AM

I have my coil shocks now and should start building the rear frame in a few weeks or so. Have a few questions.
1.  whats the best way to determine how much these will compress once the weight of the car is on them?
2.  they have adjustment rings on one end.how is the adjustment done.
3.  does it matter if theyre mounted in front,behind,or on top of the axle?
4.  should I get the multi hole weld on mounts so I can have different angle options?

I love the multi-hole mounts - mucho adjustability.

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on September 05, 2013, 06:21:57 AM

Thats what I was thinking. Wont need to worry to much on the z'd frame position then. Thanks for the input everyone.

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on February 25, 2014, 07:56:04 PM

Just waitin for the weather to warm up.

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: miraclepieco on February 25, 2014, 08:51:09 PM

I'm liking the Jeep pics on your profile. That thing is looking good!

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: hotwheels on March 03, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Heck yea, nice purchase.....

Title: Re: Rear suspension.
Post by: BobA on April 17, 2014, 02:49:34 AM

Thanks. Just need time to work on it now.

Title: Rear suspension.
Post by: Jeepenstein on April 17, 2014, 11:25:18 AM

Really would love a link to the whole build :)

I am building a 93 YJ Rod myself and it's such an odd choice that meeting another is a great thing!