[V8Vairs] Rear Suspensions

[George Jones]

Yes, my V8 has a De-Dion rear suspension manufactured by Darrell Dean.
Basically, it turns the independent rear suspension into a live rear axle by
connecting both trailing arms with a solid tube (picture the horse collar
crossmember). This eliminates the need for the strut rods, and consequently,
provides more ground clearance under the differential, and eliminates the
stress on the differential housing resulting from the strut rod attachment.

Still not sure if I like it better than the IRS.

On Feb 19, 2008 5:09 PM, <PatioMatt at aol.com> wrote:

>
>
> In a message dated 2/19/2008 1:30:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> Robert.Thomas at tinker.af.mil writes:
>
> How many  people here have non-Corvair rear suspensions? That is without
> lower  control arms attached to the differential brackets.
>
> Are people willing  to send pictures of their rear suspensions to be
> placed on a web page for  others to peruse?
> =============================================================
>
> I believe most   MID v8  conversions are running the stock
>  layout.....only
> those using different transaxles  are likely to modify /  replace.
>
> Arch Even's SuperVair , pictures on v8vairs.com, has a 5 link?
>
> I know of one with a solidified rear trailing arm setup...George? /
>  polymer?
>
> I know of one that uses the stock arms with inner struts that pivot to
> locate them using a Toro..but would work on others..   Geoff Johnson
>
>
>
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