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**robnolimit** · 12-14-2010, 11:32 PM

Ahhh, nice to be home, in the warm part of the country. On the delron type bushings, remember that when one side of a leaf spring goes over a bump, or compresses in a corner, the axle "tips" up on one side. So, either the spring has tp flex (twist) or the bushing does. So, if you use a bushing that won't "twist", then the spring has to twist more than it used to. This makes the spring a bit stiffer. Sperical bearings are the smoothest and have the least bind, but the ride is harsh. I actually prefere rubber to urathane in leafs. I didn't know about the grease thing, good to know.

Nesox, I think my new truck project will be a backyard style build. I want to daily drive it, tow a 20 ft trailer, and still have it corner hard. I have been testing A-arms for a while, and I'm not sure which way o go, so I go back to 'backyard budget' style. I'l give you caster cut numbers soon.

12-14-2010, 11:32 PM	#268
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Make it handle Ahhh, nice to be home, in the warm part of the country. On the delron type bushings, remember that when one side of a leaf spring goes over a bump, or compresses in a corner, the axle "tips" up on one side. So, either the spring has tp flex (twist) or the bushing does. So, if you use a bushing that won't "twist", then the spring has to twist more than it used to. This makes the spring a bit stiffer. Sperical bearings are the smoothest and have the least bind, but the ride is harsh. I actually prefere rubber to urathane in leafs. I didn't know about the grease thing, good to know. Nesox, I think my new truck project will be a backyard style build. I want to daily drive it, tow a 20 ft trailer, and still have it corner hard. I have been testing A-arms for a while, and I'm not sure which way o go, so I go back to 'backyard budget' style. I'l give you caster cut numbers soon.