We stock a huge range of items, all with an Australian Warranty. by redboy1037 Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:34 am, #4 Outlaw Speed Shop is a Direct Importer of Performance Parts and sells only Quality Brand Name Products. Despite the designs uncomplicated nature, leaf springs are surprisingly effective for maintaining optimal traction on both asphalt and dirt surfaces. xb```b``d`e`cb@ !('>KV KALZu3,5kjMBvR ` 0000001784 00000 n 0000005024 00000 n cage ? For Killer Kong, our long-term 69 Dodge Charger R/T project car, we scored a nice set of Mopar Performance Super Stock springs a few years back that would prove advantageous and will work nicely with our QA1 double-adjustable shocks we recently installed. thanks for the info i'll give that a try and see what happens. Copyright 2022 by AUTOSALES, INCORPORATED As one comes to understand where axle wrap control comes from, selecting the right traction bar for your setup becomes clear. Naturally, the spring will try to fight the opposing forces by returning to its prescribed shape, but can only do so by disengaging from the source of torque i.e. Can I mount shocks inbound on Slide A links? JavaScript is disabled. As the name denotes, the mono-leaf is comprised of a single tempered steel or composite spring bar hung between a forward eyelet and a rear shackle or slide, while multi-leaf springs are a stack of several springs of different lengths and thicknesses hung likewise. Since were talking about suspension components here, we made sure to go a little liberal with anti-seize, and were running lowering blocks, we already had a pair of U-bolts. U-bolts,aluminum front spring eye bushings,hardware,and complete instructions. Anyone use Comp engineering Slide A Links on a 67 camaro with multi leafs? We still have quite a bit of geometry to do before we can call our Slide-A-Links finished, but that will come with plenty of track time. Kevin Shaw is a self-proclaimed "muscle car purist," preferring solid-lifter camshafts and mechanical double-pumpers over computer-controlled fuel injection and force-feeding power-adders. The secret is their innovative telescoping design, which gives you two full inches of adjustability when setting pinion angle and spring preload. ( 4 ), Traction Bars, Slide-A-Link, Steel, Black, Ford, Kit, 5.0 out of 5 stars Often referred to as the Moonshiners Trick, clamping the individual leaves forward of the axle housing increases the rear roll stiffness while retaining enough flexibility in the rear to corner, and dates back to the original Hudson Hornet from the early 1950s. All of the jam nuts were tightened securely to the tube assembly. Dating back to Conestoga wagons, leaf springs are easily one of the oldest and longest-lasting technologies found on automobiles and trucks today. Employing yet another old trick developed by early drag racers, auto manufacturers included factory-installed pinion snubbers, a now common practice. Although simple-looking, the installation is somewhat time consuming, particularly in setting proper preload tension. My slide-a-links have both inner and outer mount locations. I have Cal-Tracs though. When torque is transferred to the tires and begins to contort the leaf springs, the pinion attempts to rotate upward into the undercarriage, exacerbating wheel hop. While technology and a centurys worth of ever-improving engineering has provided us with far more tactile and responsive street machines, it doesnt mean that yesterdays muscle is antiquated junk. Aftermarket adjustable rear shackles allow the racer to manipulate the spring's angle and load. Come join the discussion about racing, builds, pro mods, hot rods, events, turbos, nitrous, superchargers, and more! Default Sort, Traction Bars, Slide-A-Link, Steel, Black, Chevy, Pontiac, F/X-Body, Kit, 4.5 out of 5 stars Aug 16, 2022 (And no I'm not selling them A forum community dedicated to 1st generation Chevy Camaros owners and enthusiasts. These forces, along with improved instant center geometry, provide better weight transfer for increased traction. The welds look very weak and they just dont have a well built look. Another trick came in the form of wedging the rear leaves, which dramatically improves traction and handling stability, a modification that disqualified Glenn Dunnaways win at the first ever NASCAR race in 1949. The Slide-A- Link incorporates a sliding tubular member that allows the axle centerline to move rearward as the chassis travels downward, thus preventing any binding in the spring and spring mounts or pinion angle change.. Here are the instructions I found: 1970 RS Z28, 427 s.b. Well. you may want to read this before you install :yes: Thanks Doug. The years of applied experience and know-how dedicated to race car suspension and troubleshooting have filled hundreds of books, so for the sake of saving our sanity, were going to cover the key basics that anybody running factory-style leaf springs ought to know, and how we went about perfecting our perennial project Charger Killer Kongs rear setup for the street and strip with the help of Competition Engineering. Unfortunately, calling Competition Engineerings Slide-A-Link a fixed length is a bit of a misnomer, as the Slide-A-Link is a composition of two telescoping end links with a special durometer shock pad which helps to absorb the forward transferred torque. 94.5 mph. Assuming you answer no to John's questions Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance. 0000001698 00000 n ` Q* Hows your pinion angle set ? Their most noted quirk as any drag racer can attest is how leaf spring-equipped cars have a tenancy to wheel hop during hard acceleration. All rights reserved. That gives you more control over front-end lift and weight transfer, so you can make quick, easy, on-car adjustments to track conditions. "I always compare drag racing to lighting $100 bills on fire, only it's more expensive." frames frame rails jig install weld features heavy welded In fact, the point is that across all brands, the higher optioned muscle cars not only came with bigger powerplants, but larger brakes, stiffer suspension and sway bars, not to mention larger and often lighter 15-inch rims and bias-ply tires with a wider footprint. Many top-optioned muscle cars came with either thicker springs or springs with extra leaves. 0000010662 00000 n The wider apart the springs are mounted, the fewer body roll tendencies appear. The spring reacts trying to break the tires free from the ground, causing wheel hop. Although the installation is considerably more involved that a bolt-on slapper bar system, the Slide-A-Links offer improved instant center geometry and weight transfer for increased traction. trailer 0000001387 00000 n 4.0 out of 5 stars He swears by the Slide-A-Links and says he wouldn't run any other kind nowadays. 0000001833 00000 n The guys at Competition Engineering say these Slide-A-Link traction bars will cut half a tenth off of your 60 ft. times. Post xref The bars come with special urethane bushings that store energy to prevent unloading between shifts,replacement lower axle mount pads,1/2 in. I have them on my 67 camaro street car and was amazed how much they helped the only thing I can say that may help is when normal driving adjust them with a little space to avoid the torque steer and I do have multileaf. 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The single-greatest concern pertaining to leaf spring suspension is found in axle- or spring wrap, which happens when torque transferring forward through the spring, contorts the forward half of the spring, binding the second half. Come join the discussion about performance, builds, restoration, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, reviews, and more! 0000001196 00000 n Since our retro-fitted Dana 60 was cast for a front-axle application, there was no place to mount a snubber to the housing. Mopar Performance offers street and strip performance enthusiasts go-fast parts like these 6-leaf multi-leaf Super Stock springs. by BracketNova Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:31 pm, #5 In fact, installation of the links require that the vehicle weight be supported by the springs, so we lifted the rear housing with a floor jack just enough to lift the frame off of the jackstands. We returned to Competition Engineering where we gotten Kongs 6-point cage, sub-frame connectors and weld-in torque boxes years earlier for their Slide-A-Link traction bars. Designed specifically for those racing Chrysler vehicles in Super Stock classes, the main leaf is of a heaver rating and comes with an extra sixth leaf. 72 Nova weight is 3100 powerglide with brake 4.56 gear 28/10/15 slicks, race car see very little street hp dont know it run 7.10 in the 1/8 mile on motor with a 1.70 60 foot 406 afr 210 cnc ported shift at 7200,1050 dominator,cr 13.5. - Craig W. What's the car doing when you launch, going straight, spinning, pulling right or left? ( 2 ), Traction Bars, Slide-A-Link, Steel, Black, Chevy, GMC, Pickup, Kit, 4.0 out of 5 stars 575 0 obj<>stream My shocks are currently mounted inbound on old school slappers. if so what was the 60 ft. ? 0000003364 00000 n Unlike other "fixed-length" traction bars, the Slide-A-Links replace the soft rubber bushing at the front of the spring eye with a press-in aluminum bushing (0.030" oversize), and uses a duromer shock bushing to act as the cushion for the forward torque. Looking at this subject from a 10,000-foot view, there really is no way that we could properly sum up all of the knowledge accrued by chassis builders, racers and drivers in one short technical article. Moreover, car designers found conditions like heavy bumps or holes that would cause considerable rear steer with four-link or coil-over setup cars were no problem for those with leaf suspensions. frame connectors ? 4 speed street car. 0000002254 00000 n That gives you more control over front-end lift and weight transfer, so you can make quick, easy, on-car adjustments to track conditions. Competitions new spring pads feature a boss where the Slide-A-Link mounts, connecting the front shackle to directly beneath the axle housing, and replace your factory shock perches. of 6, 25 Records Per Page 0000011641 00000 n I met you at Countyline a couple of weeks ago. In Stock, Including at a Supplier. 0000003328 00000 n HAVE NOT MEASURED.I INSTALLED THE BARS.ADJUSTED THEM TILL THE RUBBER BUSHING WAS NOT LOOSE.THEN ADDED 1 FULL TURN TO THE LEFT AND 1 1/2 TO THE RIGHT.THIS IS WHAT THE INSTRUCTIONS SAID.JUST WANDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS IT THIS IS GOOD ENOUGH OR SHOULD I CHANGE SOMETHING?IT WAS STILL SPINNING PRETTY BAD.. They just plain work. So rather than scrapping your factory muscle cars suspension setup wholesale as some aftermarket companies would want you to do, might we suggest a few simple and affordable mods and bring your classic up to snuff? I would never trust them on a high HP application. In fact, the original BOSS 302 and Shelbys, and GMs Z/28 and Trans Am F-Bodies were packages specifically designed for road course duty. With sticky street slicks, we were certain to experience some serious wheel hop without the aid of traction bars. Post (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). 0000015164 00000 n Monday 8/1/2022, Traction Bars, Slide-A-Link, Steel, Chevy, Pontiac, F-Body, Kit, 4.75 out of 5 stars 0000006907 00000 n The key to proper leaf spring performance is in the setup. I'm sure Slide-a-Links are great products (cetainly better than slapper bars), but like Doug G below (and 1000's of others) I use Cal-Tracs on four cars. traction and break the tire free from the ground. Post if ordered today. %%EOF Whether it a mono- or multi-leaf spring, the advantage of using rear leaf suspension becomes evident when considering that leaf springs perform several functions aptly that other suspension setups would need additional equipment to do, such as controlling chassis roll, axle wrap, lateral forces (similar to how a panhard bar does), and better regulates deceleration forces. 0000003586 00000 n 0000003281 00000 n Although classified as a 'fixed length' traction bar, the Slide-A-Link is really anything but, seeing as it is a pair of telescoping end links with a specially-made durometer shock. Stay Updated with Emails from Summit Racing. Next time you are at the track take a look under any leaf spring car that is fast (I mean sub 9.XX especially) and you will see probably 5 to 1 or more that Caltracs rule leaf spring cars. When contact occurs, the slapper bar becomes a lever trying to push the axle housing down and planting the tires in the process.. We spent the better part of a day in the garage installing our traction bars as well adjusting our pre-load adjustments by adjusting the jack screw at the rear of the bar. The leaf springs need to be completely removed so that the factory-style rubber bushings can be removed. Leaf springs typically come in two varieties: mono- and multi-leaves. First Generation Camaro Info and Tech - 1967-1969, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://calvertracing.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=15, SpeedTech UCA/LCA/RideTech TruTurn/Viking Coilovers, http://www.competitionengineering.com/catalog/CategoryDisplay.asp?CatCode=13116, http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=94036&highlight=bent+slid+link, http://srdparts.com/index.php?page=category_id=28&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. A forum community dedicated to drag racing drivers and enthusiasts. d2cnGSuMf Lb>d~}/@I4K&L^s}zh*l>~}/OWs^ G (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); need more information on the car. When the housing begins to rotate during launch, the bar also rotates until it contacts or slaps the spring. I was going to go cal-tracs but was told they work better with there split mono leaf. xbbRa`b``3 1x@ _ a Everything you need for anything you drive. Welcome to our site! Never miss a sale on new parts, tools, and more! With the rear suspension already assembled and torqued down, we assembled the Slide-A-Link bars separately according to Competition Engineerings instructions before attempting to install them the forward and rear brackets. Ships In a Few Days. Post The key to the leaf springs success particularly under higher lateral g-force conditions is in its wide spring base design. Terms of Use | Privacy and Security | Site Accessibility ( 21 ), Traction Bars, Slide-A-Link, Steel, Black, Chevy, GMC, Kit, Estimated Ship Date: A buddy of ours went 7.70s on a 275 drag radial and Caltracs. 11 Customer Reviews, Results 1 - 6 To work around the ruling, racers clamped the leaf springsfrom the axle forward at the tip of each leaf. IDiJD(8MH)PlQSncvv~gAa/ I was talking with a guy last week who does a lot of drag racing and has had every type of traction bar known to mankind over the years. The guys at Competition Engineering say these Slide-A-Link traction bars will cut half a tenth off of your 60 ft. times. If it wasn't for you Ford guysI wouldn't be so fucking cool ! 0 Post 50 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater, SA, 5013, CALVERT STD CALTRACS 2-HOLE FITS HOLDEN HK-HG WITH OEM LEAF SPRINGS, CALVERT CALTRACS 2-HOLE DRAG PROFILE FITS HOLDEN HQ-WB W/MONO LEAF, CALVERT LOWPRO CALTRACS 1-HOLE LOW PROFILE TRACTION BAR KIT FITS FORD, 50 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater, 5013, South Australia. I have very similar setup. If you like dirt-under-your-fingernails tech and real street driven content, this is your guy. %PDF-1.4 % i currently have them on my 68 nova and have never had them before just your regular old lakewood barsi've seached the net for adjustment instructions or advice and found only installation infoi'm on the high side of 500 near 600 horseglide and a trans brake, 4:56 gears and 28x10.5 any info will helpgood or bad. 3200 with driver, 4.88s, 28 10.5/15 my car 60s a 1.55 to 1.57 with worn out slicks (apparently 100 passes are well used :) ) I run low 7.20s in 3000' air. Anyway, hope to see you at the track, you've got a cool car. ok i've looked all over this site and i've seen no positive threads on competition engineering slide-a-link bars. Slide-a-links are like Caltrac bars. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. The R and T in Dodges R/T trim level stood for road and track respectively. Thanks everyone. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 0000000016 00000 n Under torque, all the force is transferred to the front of the spring or the spring eye. Slapper bars can only stop the rotation of the axle and spring wrap. Hey Matt, my name is Eric. When we get Killer Kong out on the track for our first shake down, well be able to return with a far more detailed review of how to adjust our new Slide-A-Links. The forward shackles that connect to the spring eye will go over the Competition Engineering front bracket. I already did mine but wondered if any one else has. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! 0000008865 00000 n 0000005835 00000 n Clearly we couldnt properly adjust our links precisely as to do so requires the car to be in race-ready condition (and even suggests using corner scales), a stage were still quite a few months away from. Post Savings on Summit Racing Brand Products - Shop Now! This is a custom order part. 0000001656 00000 n Notice the ticker main leaf and shackles, all tricks to improving spring tension and eliminating wrap up. U-bolts, aluminum front spring eye bushings, hardware, and complete instruct, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars C2100, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars C2096, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars C2094, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars C2090, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars C2097, Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link Traction Bars C2099. so u have both sides touching the bushing and the left side one full turn tighter?.also does it need to be in the air without tention or does it matter? That gives you more control over front-end lift and weight transfer,so you can make quick,easy,on-car adjustments to track conditions. Leaf springs are easily one of the most simple rear suspension systems that not only provide optimal traction in a variety of conditions, but if properly understood, can be tweaked to deliver consistent, reliable traction time and time again. Over the decades, many have engineered ways to stamp out axle wrap (and consequently wheel hop) in leaf springs. 0000003663 00000 n Consequently, the multi-leaf tends to be more rigid, making it less prone to binding and more common in production vehicles. U-bolts, aluminum front spring eye bushings, hardware, and complete instructions. endstream endobj 574 0 obj<>>>/LastModified(D:20101209113850)/MarkInfo<>>> endobj 576 0 obj[577 0 R 578 0 R 579 0 R] endobj 577 0 obj<>>> endobj 578 0 obj<>>> endobj 579 0 obj<>>> endobj 580 0 obj<>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/StructParents 0>> endobj 581 0 obj<> endobj 582 0 obj<> endobj 583 0 obj[/Indexed 584 0 R 255 599 0 R] endobj 584 0 obj[/ICCBased 598 0 R] endobj 585 0 obj<> endobj 586 0 obj<> endobj 587 0 obj<> endobj 588 0 obj<>stream ( 4 ), Estimated Ship Date: The Slide-A-Link is a two-piece unit and installs rather easy. 0000000893 00000 n I am trying to decide if I will buy the Comp setup, or go with the Caltrac setup for my 66 Fairlane. #1 Competition Engineerings Thor Schroeder explained that a slapper bar is one of the most basic traction devices available. 0000003891 00000 n startxref Do you recommend another traction device? 2022 Power Automedia. 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