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Ol' Ron · 05-30-2014, 08:08 AM

The Key here is the length and angle of the shackles. Ford engineers found tha a vertical shackle improved the ride quality. However this caused other problems in handling, thus the stabilizer and track bar. This way you can tune the spring rate. It's the best straight axle system you can have.

05-30-2014, 08:08 AM	#4
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,864	Re: 39 ford suspension The Key here is the length and angle of the shackles. Ford engineers found tha a vertical shackle improved the ride quality. However this caused other problems in handling, thus the stabilizer and track bar. This way you can tune the spring rate. It's the best straight axle system you can have.