Yeahrightgreer
Well-Known Member
I’d like to get a better full understanding on the Mopar rear leaf suspension.
I understand in theory that when you’re lined up and punch it; the axle is trying to rotate and push into the ground. And obviously since it can’t go down it must go up, pushing onto the car and lifting the rear end up.
But a few questions I have.
Would adding more leafs to a car ALWAYS help it hook better?
If so - why don’t you see a car rolling around with 20 leaf springs. (Besides the fact that it would look absolutely silly and be way too high)
Is there a point where rear ride height or maybe even spring stiffness counteracts your ability to actually hook?
Does the tightness of the leaf springs matter that much? Meaning why do racers have to factor in vehicle weight and just don’t buy the tightest sprints available.
(Let’s pretend that ride comfort is completely irrelevant and only looking for performance)
Finally - what advantages, if any, does location the rear end under the springs have as opposed to above the springs.
I know on the trucks they are under the springs. Is that simply for ride height or is there something more ?
I understand in theory that when you’re lined up and punch it; the axle is trying to rotate and push into the ground. And obviously since it can’t go down it must go up, pushing onto the car and lifting the rear end up.
But a few questions I have.
Would adding more leafs to a car ALWAYS help it hook better?
If so - why don’t you see a car rolling around with 20 leaf springs. (Besides the fact that it would look absolutely silly and be way too high)
Is there a point where rear ride height or maybe even spring stiffness counteracts your ability to actually hook?
Does the tightness of the leaf springs matter that much? Meaning why do racers have to factor in vehicle weight and just don’t buy the tightest sprints available.
(Let’s pretend that ride comfort is completely irrelevant and only looking for performance)
Finally - what advantages, if any, does location the rear end under the springs have as opposed to above the springs.
I know on the trucks they are under the springs. Is that simply for ride height or is there something more ?