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Azathoth · 06-02-2018, 09:52 AM

No, I don't think there's too much rambling when it comes to talking about suspension. My truck right now is a straight leaf spring set up (83SWB, not what I'll be converting) and I'm looking for a better ride and handling characteristics, so I'd like to try IFS. I have a long commute and it beats me up quite a bit. I know I'll never get a ride like my BMW, but I'd like something closer to an 80's Datsun at least. I have no experience with torsion bar suspension, so I'm learning. What about a 4 link in the rear?
I understand you didn't move the aft mount on the frame, but by taking all the rise out of the frame you lowered it's position relative to the fwd mount. You lowered the piece of frame it is mounted too.

06-02-2018, 09:52 AM	#40
Azathoth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Somerville, TN Posts: 3	Re: C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" No, I don't think there's too much rambling when it comes to talking about suspension. My truck right now is a straight leaf spring set up (83SWB, not what I'll be converting) and I'm looking for a better ride and handling characteristics, so I'd like to try IFS. I have a long commute and it beats me up quite a bit. I know I'll never get a ride like my BMW, but I'd like something closer to an 80's Datsun at least. I have no experience with torsion bar suspension, so I'm learning. What about a 4 link in the rear? I understand you didn't move the aft mount on the frame, but by taking all the rise out of the frame you lowered it's position relative to the fwd mount. You lowered the piece of frame it is mounted too.