rear radius rods enough?

[rustycarr]

my 27 t coupe has rear radius rods and air shocks, is this enough suspension or do i need more suspension ..like springs? i didnt know if a T , being so light would need it,, i havent picked up the car yet so i am just going off pics..

 

[motomech]

id say springs or actual airbags and a panhard bar

ive found airshocks cant be trusted to hold up a car alone

unless you talking about the shockwave style of airbag i think thoes are sweet

 

[Gastrick]

I would STRONGLY suggest that you use a spring or springs in the car. There are people that have used just the air shocks without a spring/s on the rear of a very light car but I personally wouldn't advocate the practice. The air shocks alone are simply not designed to support the weight of a car by themselves, especially under the strain of the force caused by a substantial bump or hole in the road surface. They are designed to assist the spring/s. My suggestion is to spring the car. It will be unsafe otherwise in my opinion.

 

[Onequick26]

Like Gas and moto said I would spring the car.

I have built a few cars with hydralics and when a hose or cylinder breaks your kinda screwed,air isint much different.You break a bag,hose or whatever your stuck. thats my .02

 

[donsrods]

Absolutely correct, do not use airshocks as the sole means of support. As mentioned, some people have done it but they are seriously looking for trouble. The studs alone are not meant to support a car by themselves.

If it is suspended this way be very suspect of the rest of the construction as well. The term "Mickey Mouse" is not strong enough to describe using these for suspension.

Don

 

[rustycarr]

would a rear watts system added be enough or would springs still be needed? thanks for all the info guys i appreciate it..

 

[35Mastr]

It still is going to need the springs or bags.Watts is nothing but a custom panhard.Lets see a pic of what you have to work with.

 

[rustycarr]

havent got the car yet just some photos but not of rear. What about some coilovers in place of the airshocks?

 

[Gastrick]

havent got the car yet just some photos but not of rear. What about some coilovers in place of the airshocks?

Yes. The coil overs will do the job. You will still need a panhard bar or other locating device though unless you use a leaf spring setup.

 

[rustycarr]

do you have any recommendations on some coilover shocks?

 

[Onequick26]

do you have any recommendations on some coilover shocks?

Qa1 makes some sweet coilovers that you can adjust your spring rate and all that good stuff.Summit and Jegs both deal with them.

 

[donsrods]

Here is a typical coil over setup on a T bucket, just to show you how it is commonly done.

Don

 

[rustycarr]

thanks for the pics!!

 

[donsrods]

You are welcome.

Don