anyone running ladders & leafs?
1- you need to install an adjuster in the ladder bars or you will have to remove them every time you change the ladder bar mounting point or pinion angle. not a fun job to do.
2- use a slider with the big roller in it to get best performance.
3- you need to use the weakest leaf springs you can find.
4- use the longest adjustable shock you can find also or a pick-up truck shock.
Thanks for these tips, Bob. Couple questions though.
1- With ya on the adjuster, didn't think of that.
2- On the slider, are you talking as the rear shackle substitute
or under the axle tube? Floater? If I'm using the correct term?
I believe I've seen both kinds used but could be wrong on this.
3- re-arching a stock main leaf (single leaf) to get the rear of
the body up off the tires? Or multiple leaves? (Spring pack)
I guess what I'm asking is it possible to go to soft?
4- competition engineering? I have heard of using a pair of
used (weak) truck shocks for the extended reach needed.
Sorry for the newbe questions. I have 0 experience with ladder bars.