Watts link?
03-08-2004, 08:27 PM
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I've thought about this myself, and I don't see a big advantage of doing it. A lot of work for minimal (if any) gain. The PHR is long enough that the rear travels "vertical" enough. If it had a short PHR like some old pickup did, then I'd say it would be alot more benefitial.
03-09-2004, 12:35 AM
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Ah, I see (I was thinking it was wierd to be asking since you have a vette 
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I think the most difficult part may be fabricating the bracketry for the center section that connects to the pumpkin.
Can you just make an adjustable PHR for it?
)I think the most difficult part may be fabricating the bracketry for the center section that connects to the pumpkin.
Can you just make an adjustable PHR for it?
03-09-2004, 02:53 PM
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The general rule of thumb is that a Watts linkage isn't worth the added complexity over a good Panhard rod design, but with that said, I did find this link - appears to be more of a universal setup, but it may be a starting point.
http://tsmmfg.com/Watts_Linkage.htm
http://tsmmfg.com/Watts_Linkage.htm
03-09-2004, 04:43 PM
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I think I'll just make an adjustable PHR for it, or if I get lazy I'll send it to one of the F-body suspension shops and have them make it for me.
