Most of us haven't done this because of a rules limitation. Make sure you
check with the organization you plan on racing with before spending the
money.
Chuck
On Dec 19, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Charles WATSON <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:
> The question I am asking myself is: If this is a good idea then why didn't
> Triumph build them that way when they first went to rotoflex (minor
clearance
> issues aside)? It's not like the technology wasn't there yet.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck Watson
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> CC: clw2000@msn.com; fot@autox.team.net
>> From: SeaCubeCo@aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Coil Overs at the Rear
>> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:48:40 -0500
>> To: vangoughv@hotmail.com
>>
>> I did see the conversion from PRI. It looks sweet and cool. If I had the
> green I would go for it.
>>
>> But...
>>
>> What about using coil overs and just a single leaf. Use the coil over to
do
> the ride hight and ride control and let the leaf do the suspension geometry
> movements.
>>
>> Any thoughts on how that might work?
>>
>> Isn't there a picture and a small comment about this in one of Kas books?
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On Dec 19, 2012, at 9:59 AM, Vince G <vangoughv@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Charles, there are some set ups out there for the GT6 if you want a
> completely
>>> new/more modern set up. I think PRI sells what looks like a good
> conversion.
>>>
>>> Im on a budget so I took the 15 dollar route and simply added a helper
> spring
>>> to the top of the tired old transverse leaf stack. I bought a 2000#
> trailer
>>> spring at princess auto, used the longest leaf, de-arched it to achieve a
>>> lower ride height and slipped it under the top plate that bolts down onto
> leaf
>>> set up. It was simple, cheap and easy to install and works really well.
> It's
>>> nice that I didn't even have to pull the main leaf out in order to do
this
> and
>>> could out the helper easily and adjust the arch if need be.
>>>
>>> I left in the rotoflex setup and run on performance street tires. I
figure
> I'm
>>> less likely to break a hub or axle that way but that's just my opinion.
> When
>>> I have a few grand to blow I may do the rear conversion.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On 2012-12-19, at 9:05 AM, "Charles WATSON" <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Friends:
>>>>
>>>> I see a lot of folks in various marquees (including Triumphs) using
>>> coil-over
>>>> shocks in the rear to supplement a tired leaf-spring. I noticed Ratco is
>>>> selling this as an upgrade to the TR suspension. My question, especially
>>> with
>>>> regard to a rotoflex axle in my GT6 is, why not?
>>>>
>>>> benefits seem to be:
>>>> - spring travels same path as shock
>>>> - easily adjustable spring rate and height
>>>>
>>>> downsides:
>>>> - possible space limitations (probably avoidable when going from donut
> to
>>> CV)
>>>> - what am I missing???
>>>>
>>>> If you're redoing the entire suspension anyway, is this not a good way
> to
>>> go?
>>>> And if not, has anyone tried the composite "leaf" springs and saved the
>>> 40-50
>>>> lbs of steel?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Chuck Watson
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