I'm in the process of putting the rear end together on my Model A. I'm using Pete and Jakes four bar and shocks. Can anyone post some pics of their setup just to give me some ideas on this? Thanks
Heres what i'm running, 4-bar rear with panhard and we fabricated the upper shock mounts to the existing frame, left the bottom of the mounts opened for access to the shock bolt.
Here's my triangulated 4-bar with short panhard bar. I used deuce factory lower mounts for the shocks and outside radius rods. Most of the rods and ends and shocks came in a box I scored at a circle track swap meet. I extended the frame with square tubing to support the suspension as well as support the rear body-as you know model A frames stop at the rear axle. The car is channelled 4 1/2 inches. overspray
Here's another shot from underneath. This is still under construction. The shocks are Carerra. The springs are Afco which you can buy in different load weights. I only have about 3 1/2 inches of travel but the shocks and lower brackets are adjustable. Of course the tires will probably be 40% or more of the suspension/ride in a 2200 lb car. overspray
Hey overspray, I think you may run into a problem running your setup that way. The rear suspension may bind up. A triangulated 4 bar maintains the axle location side to side, but will not allow for much side to side movement. A panhard bar also controls side to side movement, but it does actually move the rear end side to side as it travels through it's arc. The shorter the bar the more movement you will have side to side. You might get more travel without the panhard bar, and prevent a bind in the suspension.
You are right, Snake9t9. So far the travel of my suspension is smooth and does not bind. It only travels 3 1/2 to 4 inches. The heim ends have ball in socket centers. I added the panhard because of the lightweight rods. It can be removed quickly and easily, if need be. My 100hp flatty shouldn't put too much strain on the rear suspension. (The Hemi goes in the next project-with a different suspension.) Look under a 58 to 64 Chevy and you'll see a similar suspension design. overspray.