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solid rear Hey who here has done a solid axle swap? Im interested in throwing in a m9. Itd be nice to see some write ups if anyone knows of any. Also for those that have done how do u lk the ride handling and how does it feel?
It can be done if you have the money. If I ever wanted to a built rear thats what id do. IRS is plain junk IMO for straight line cars with power. If you wanna spend 1/3 of what the cars worth on a rear you can do it.
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I don't understand the obsession with a solid rear axle...it would cost as much as the car is worth and would most likely yield similar results to the IRS as the shocks, links, and springs would be in a very poor location for a solid rear.
The V2 can launch pretty damn well and it has an IRS with almost exactly the same geometry as the V1. If I was looking to drag race I would stiffen the cradle and control arm bushings, tweak the rear camber, try to find softer (or adjustable) shocks, and of course get an 8.8" or a 9".
The V2 can launch pretty damn well and it has an IRS with almost exactly the same geometry as the V1. If I was looking to drag race I would stiffen the cradle and control arm bushings, tweak the rear camber, try to find softer (or adjustable) shocks, and of course get an 8.8" or a 9".
I don't understand the obsession with a solid rear axle...it would cost as much as the car is worth and would most likely yield similar results to the IRS as the shocks, links, and springs would be in a very poor location for a solid rear.
The V2 can launch pretty damn well and it has an IRS with almost exactly the same geometry as the V1. If I was looking to drag race I would stiffen the cradle and control arm bushings, tweak the rear camber, try to find softer (or adjustable) shocks, and of course get an 8.8" or a 9".
The V2 can launch pretty damn well and it has an IRS with almost exactly the same geometry as the V1. If I was looking to drag race I would stiffen the cradle and control arm bushings, tweak the rear camber, try to find softer (or adjustable) shocks, and of course get an 8.8" or a 9".
99% of the V2s you see launching are autos so that negates the fact they launch well on IRS.
With the suspension on the market today i highly doubt you would see much difference handling wise with a solid on the street.
Solid rear would cost the same as a built IRS in the V and it would be a hell of a lot more durable.
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I'm not arguing what you are saying...a solid rear will always be stronger than an IRS. I am saying that it is much more work than you could ever possibly see in beneficial gains.
So, break the bank trying to engineer a solid axle with less than ideal attachment/articulation points or try to make a shitty IRS a little better.
Have fun with your square peg and round hole.
So, break the bank trying to engineer a solid axle with less than ideal attachment/articulation points or try to make a shitty IRS a little better.
Have fun with your square peg and round hole.
I'm not arguing what you are saying...a solid rear will always be stronger than an IRS. I am saying that it is much more work than you could ever possibly see in beneficial gains.
So, break the bank trying to engineer a solid axle with less than ideal attachment/articulation points or try to make a shitty IRS a little better.
Have fun with your square peg and round hole.
So, break the bank trying to engineer a solid axle with less than ideal attachment/articulation points or try to make a shitty IRS a little better.
Have fun with your square peg and round hole.
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Well it was just in my mind for a solid but **** by buying the gforce rear thats already 1/3 of the car! I called and they said it was 8000 with everything ready to bolt on. That was without driveshaft! Im not here to argue just wanted to know if its been done. I have even thought about a v2 rear but for the price im better off getting a built one.
IRS install isn't hard, here's my writeup......
https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...-write-up.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-tutorial.html
It was a HELLUVA lot less than $8k Plus it has a lifetime guarantee!!!!!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...-write-up.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-tutorial.html
It was a HELLUVA lot less than $8k Plus it has a lifetime guarantee!!!!!
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