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Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« on: April 26, 2006 - 05:25:18 PM »
Since not too many people know about the air ride set up in my other post, anyone had any expereince or know of any bolt in coil over 3 or 4 links for E bodies?




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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2006 - 05:34:34 PM »
what do you wnat to accomplish ?

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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2006 - 05:38:16 PM »
Was considering going with a Alterkation front suspension in my AAR clone and thought a 4 link with coilovers rear would be a good match.  I want the car to handle well, have a nice low stance and ride acceptably.   i guess this is what I want to accomplish.  I do not want a full race car with wheel tubs, etc.  I would like the kit to be bolt in and able to go back to stock down the road.  Basically jyst want to know whats out there as far as bolt in kits go and what expereinces people have had (if any) with these kits?
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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2006 - 05:52:46 PM »
4 links are not designed for handling , they are for drag racing
 if ehrenbeg can hit close to 1 g cornering on leafs & T bars I`m not sure what the problem is ?

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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2006 - 05:59:07 PM »
I guess the ride height is also a really big deal to me and I like the adjustability of the coilovers.  How are 3 links in terms of handling?   I am just trying to learn as I go here so any info is appreciated.  Who is ehrenbeg?  What can I do to adjust ride height with leafs, I already have A body leafs and it seems like the car will still be too high for my taste, however I have not tried it at full weight yet. 

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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2006 - 09:02:50 PM »
How's this stance look? Its leaf springs. Plenty of wheel travel front and rear, no rubbing at full lock in front. Not slammed down, but I'm told it has a killer stance.. 
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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2006 - 10:24:57 PM »
falcon, do you have a few more pics of your car?  maybe from the side?  Don't you also have an alterktion front k member?

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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2006 - 12:07:50 AM »
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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2006 - 08:10:55 AM »
Here's a better side view. Yes its a RMS AlterKtion front end. I had the leafs custom made with 1" less arch than Hemi springs, 6 leafs on both sides. Was $400 for the pair. Most decent size cities have a spring shop that can do it in house or source from a fab to your specs. You do need to assemble your car, and know roughly where you want to end up.
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Re: Then what about a bolt in coil over 3 or 4 link?
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2006 - 09:40:06 PM »
Go to www.xvmotorsports.com for info on a 3 link rear suspension.  I think it's still under development, but should be interesting.
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