What is the opinion on the difference between spring over or spring behind suspension. Is there any difference in ride quality? I have a spring over set up now but thinking about trying a spring behind 4 bar set up. Both are kinda similar besides the 4 bar set up. I'm just trying to decide if it's worth the extra work moving stuff for the behind set up. Thinking about just doing the spring over 4 bar. Thanks
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The ride quality should be the same. The spring behind settup alows you to lower the car more without as much Z in the frame or using a dropped axle. the other thing it may do for you is lenghten the wheelbase without modifying the chassis.
Thanks kenny. That's kinda what I figured,but sometimes it's better to hear it from others. i tend to over think stuff sometimes. What do you think about a 4 bar set up? Worth the effort to switch over from hairpin radius rods? I've heard that they help the beam move a bit more freely?? (Of course I will run a panhard bar). I'm not afraid to try different things and just kinda looking for opinions, I also have considered elliptic, but still not sure? I've seen some nice set ups though. Thanks
Old Iron
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Both styles work equally as well. It's a personal preference.
I can see how the 4 bar would offer more rotational flexibility.
I can see how the 4 bar would offer more rotational flexibility.
