Rear suspension too stiff

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I went ahead and reset the torque on my SS springs and it did make a definite improvement in the ride quality. I had tightened them up before with my impact. Next I want to see if this will make any improvement in my 60' foot times. If the snow ever melts.
 
70 DUSTER CRATE said:
I know this is an older post, but since you just bought it last fall, have you checked to see if the previous owner installed frame connectors ? That will give you a stiffer ride.
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HemiDenny said:
really?....how so?

the too tight nuts thing was news to me....and now this? I need to go back to school.
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Maybe his reply was just a poor choice of words? I LOVE my sub-frame connectors. They took all of the twist out of my body over uneven road surfaces, but they certainly didn't make the suspension any stiffer?!?
 
BrianT said:
Maybe his reply was just a poor choice of words? I LOVE my sub-frame connectors. They took all of the twist out of my body over uneven road surfaces, but they certainly didn't make the suspension any stiffer?!?
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I'm still miffed....

If your car body without frame connectors is actually twisting (not suspension body roll) from un-even road surfaces.......you better park it.

Anti-sway bars, replacing worn out shocks and worn out suspension bushings help control the body roll.

In my humble opinion, on a street car with street tires, the only function of frame connectors is to add weight. Competition / racing is a whole other animal.

I could be wrong (happens ALL the time....just ask my wife)....so please take my comments for what they are....just us boys BS' n
 
HemiDenny said:
I'm still miffed....

If your car body without frame connectors is actually twisting (not suspension body roll) from un-even road surfaces.......you better park it.

Anti-sway bars, replacing worn out shocks and worn out suspension bushings help control the body roll.

In my humble opinion, on a street car with street tires, the only function of frame connectors is to add weight. Competition / racing is a whole other animal.

I could be wrong (happens ALL the time....just ask my wife)....so please take my comments for what they are....just us boys BS' n
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Don't be miffed, it's just a friendly discussion?!? :goodman:

My floor boards were solid, but when I put my car on a lift, the gap at the top of the fender and doors would get wider. This was the flex that I was referring to. After the sub-frame connectors were installed, I can lift the whole side of the car by putting a jack under either sub frame.

I also plan on putting 500 ft/lbs of torque down on the street, so I think they might help a little there too! :cheers:
 
when I say miffed..... it just means I have that goofy look on my face...ya know , the look the dog gets when he doesn't know whether to eat it or screw it.

I'm just trying to understand the thinking....nothing more...... the 500ft/lbs of torque helps clear the cloud.

I gotta admit...I still think adding frame connectors has nothing to do with a stiff ride.....but as my wife says ...I live in a bubble. I think that's what she says anyways...I usually quit pay'n attention after the first couple of words. I can't get A-body Mopars off my mind...It is a disease.
 
I wonder if the previous owner installed spring clamps on the springs ? since it had a homemade set of traction bars it seems like the guy he bought it from was racing it and clamps would be the next step after SS springs . This would definitely stiffen the ride .
 
or ...are the shocks slightly bent or damaged preventing fluid movement?.... springs should be somewhat bouncy without shock dampening....with or without tight nuts.

Just an opinion.
 
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