Re: Traction Aids

From: Jon Steiger (stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu)
Date: Fri Feb 19 1999 - 21:44:29 EST


At 06:27 PM 2/18/99 -0800, you wrote:
>
> Leaf spring vehicles are tough. Getting the drag radials will definitely be
> a step in the right direction. The best way is to use a traction bar. This
> keeps the leaf from having to absorb the reaction torque from the axle.
> Another aid is to use a 'drag' type shock. These are valved to allow the
> front end to raise quickly and the rear end to squat, allowing more weight
> transfer to the rear, i.e. increase traction. I don't recommend driving
> around on the street with this shock setup, it will be a scary drive.
> -Gary
>

  Do you know of any shocks that can be adjusted to launch as above at the
track, but that can be set to "sane" for the street?

  Also, do you have any experience with rear anti-sway bars and the
dragstrip? Do they hurt or help the launch at all?

Thanks!

                                               -Jon-

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