The Ford Barn

sanborn · 04-17-2012, 08:44 AM

While I am happy with the front suspension, I am not happy with the rear suspension. I used the Speedway composite rear springs. They are just too stiff for the rear weight(1600 lbs.) and several rear shock adjustments/tire pressure adjustments have done little to make it better. I have one other trick I am going to try(slider rear hangers) to get the ride better. If that fails, I will change to traditional springs.

I like the handling with the composite springs(very fast reacting---like a good coil over) but the ride is just too stiff. If I had about 2200 libs rear weight, the ride would probably be OK.

04-17-2012, 08:44 AM	#21
sanborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Shelbyville TN Posts: 174	Re: Drop Staight Axle vs IFS While I am happy with the front suspension, I am not happy with the rear suspension. I used the Speedway composite rear springs. They are just too stiff for the rear weight(1600 lbs.) and several rear shock adjustments/tire pressure adjustments have done little to make it better. I have one other trick I am going to try(slider rear hangers) to get the ride better. If that fails, I will change to traditional springs. I like the handling with the composite springs(very fast reacting---like a good coil over) but the ride is just too stiff. If I had about 2200 libs rear weight, the ride would probably be OK.