DarkVador96
Newbie
Have of 96 2 DR Tahoe 4x4 and I’m welcoming any and all input for this topic before moving forward down the road, I’ll make it clear I’m seeking opinions and first hand experience. I’m not offroading it at all just daily street driving and highway cruising. Pictures are for reference only.
I absolutely hate how the rear is set up with leaf springs and shocks the rear has decent forward/rearward control but terrible lateral movement and it feels unstable at certain speeds when taking or exiting corners let alone when the wind blows and it gets squirmy. So heres what I’m thinking theoretically and not implementing until I have the correct information.
1.) I’m looking at a Ford 9 and triangulated 4 link set up with double adjustable coil-overs either King or Fox. Widen the rear 1 inch on both sides to make the front/rear wheels square, stock the front wheels stick out 1/2-1 inch(depending on wheel offset) farther than the rear so this will hopefully provide a tighter steering radius. And a possible watts link to eliminate lateral movement and dial in my shock valving for my driving preference. Suspension travel and pinion angle will be checked during mock up so I can get the appropriate shock length/size(2.0,2.5,3.0 body size).
2.) Keep the stock leaf springs and shocks but just add the watts link to the chassis frame and connect it to the 8.5 axle tubes for better lateral control.
A panhard bar with heim joints is an option with this setup as well.
I absolutely hate how the rear is set up with leaf springs and shocks the rear has decent forward/rearward control but terrible lateral movement and it feels unstable at certain speeds when taking or exiting corners let alone when the wind blows and it gets squirmy. So heres what I’m thinking theoretically and not implementing until I have the correct information.
1.) I’m looking at a Ford 9 and triangulated 4 link set up with double adjustable coil-overs either King or Fox. Widen the rear 1 inch on both sides to make the front/rear wheels square, stock the front wheels stick out 1/2-1 inch(depending on wheel offset) farther than the rear so this will hopefully provide a tighter steering radius. And a possible watts link to eliminate lateral movement and dial in my shock valving for my driving preference. Suspension travel and pinion angle will be checked during mock up so I can get the appropriate shock length/size(2.0,2.5,3.0 body size).
2.) Keep the stock leaf springs and shocks but just add the watts link to the chassis frame and connect it to the 8.5 axle tubes for better lateral control.
A panhard bar with heim joints is an option with this setup as well.