4 Link vs Spring Relocation? Pros/Cons?

[72bluNblu]

You can fit 295's into the stock tubs on a Duster with just an offset kit and some minor trimming. I have about 13" to play with on my car after the 1/2" spring hanger/shackle offset and some trimming on the quarter lip. And that's on a car that's lowered enough that the wheels are inside the quarters.

The 340 in my Duster is pushing out over 400 hp, and there's no way I need more tire than 295's. I'm running 295/35/18's on 18x10's, but an 11" wide rim wouldn't be an issue. I don't think I'd go wider than that, but it's moot since you're not going to get anything bigger than a 295 in there without reworking the tub in one way or another, either with a mini-tub or a "reverse" tub to address the "bump" on the outer part of the stock wheel well. The springs aren't an issue either, even with just the 1/2" offset. The tub is the limiting factor after the 1/2" offset, so a 4 link wouldn't get you any additional room without a mini-tub.

295's are a lot of tire...

And I sit low...

 

[Expire]

No, the springs are designed to handle high horse power. Your HP level is below stock big block people mover engine. Never mind the actual HP big blocks that were used. The MP S/S springs are called that for a reason. Think! "SUPER STOCK" should bring to mind a class of drag racing (1970's) that the springs are designed for.

All on Super Stock springs.

Thanks for the info Rumble! I guess I still have the wrong term. I guess think of Prostreet styling (staggered set up, lowered, light weight) but not fast enough to do drags? That's what I'm shooting for. haha

Good info though, I wasn't sure if it would bounce a ton on turns or just flooring it.

You can fit 295's into the stock tubs on a Duster with just an offset kit and some minor trimming. I have about 13" to play with on my car after the 1/2" spring hanger/shackle offset and some trimming on the quarter lip. And that's on a car that's lowered enough that the wheels are inside the quarters.

I'm running 295/35/18's on 18x10's, but an 11" wide rim wouldn't be an issue. I don't think I'd go wider than that, but it's moot since you're not going to get anything bigger than a 295 in there without reworking the tub in one way or another, either with a mini-tub or a "reverse" tub to address the "bump" on the outer part of the stock wheel well. The springs aren't an issue either, even with just the 1/2" offset. The tub is the limiting factor after the 1/2" offset, so a 4 link wouldn't get you any additional room without a mini-tub.

295's are a lot of tire...

Great examples, also your duster looks great! Are you running a squared set up?

Would 300-350HP not be enough to move 295s? I know I'll need more power to control them. I'm sure running a 295 on this will be overkill, but like I said I really like the staggered/wider rear styling.

 

[roccodart440]

72blu, ,love the wheels, tires and stance.

 

[72bluNblu]

Great examples, also your duster looks great! Are you running a squared set up?

Would 300-350HP not be enough to move 295s? I know I'll need more power to control them. I'm sure running a 295 on this will be overkill, but like I said I really like the staggered/wider rear styling.

Nope, not running square. I run 275/35/18's in the front, 295/35/18's in the back. 275 is about the limit for the front unless you really start making irreversible changes to the front fenders. Tomswheels runs 285's up front, but he also pushed his fenders out with a porta-power.

295's for 300-350 hp would definitely be overkill, but I don't think you should have a problem moving them. You probably won't be spinning them much though if you're gear ratio's are set up for the street. ;-)

72blu, ,love the wheels, tires and stance.

Thanks! They're Enkei RPF1's, 18x9 with 275/35/18's up front with ~27mm of effective offset (after a 3mm spacer and Dr. Diff 13" rotors), 18x10's out back with 295/35/18's and 38mm of offset with a 68-70 B body 8 3/4 and a 1/2" spring hanger/shackle offset.