Eskimomann209
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Yeah, that's one of the reasons I've been heavy thinking about coil springs. In theory it should ride smoother (get the spring rate right) and the little offroad it would do, it would excel vs leaf springs
The real factor in off road characteristics has nothing to do with leafs Vs COILS.
The difference is determined by how well the planning on the links were.
You can easily build a link system that out performs leafs.
But some systems bind sooner than others.
Radius arms being one of the quickest to do so.
A double triangulated fournlink has zero bind and would whoop ass off road. But is considered squirlly on the road at speeds. ( opinion of some not all)
There are a lot of factors.
Biggest one for me was plan for the best build. But remember there will be a LOT of compromise.
There is formulas for everything.
Axle
Side separation is a percentage of planned tire size. Frame side is 1/2 the separation of axle side.
You want to figure your link length as long as you can. But is recommended if mounts where your driveline does. It helps with the pivoting there.