Suspension Books

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a book for someone who just knows the basics of suspensions. I would like more just a "this is what a _____ looks like", and more of a book that explains the theory behind them. I have decided to go with a parralel leaf setup for my rear end, but would like to know more about all the suspensions and how they work.

I saw a page from a book that was from some "suspension class", but can't seem to find it again. That was more along the lines of what I wanted to find.

Thanks, Ron

Spend a minute and research Chris Alston's stuff. He does not walk on water and will tell you that up front. I do like his dilegence in helping the little guy out when figuring the geometry of the set-up. Four bars, leafs, ladders, etc. Big help. And there are other authors to dig into their psychy and expand your knowledge base as well.

YES! I saw your post on the guy who wants his 32 to "hook up" and that's exactly what I am looking for. Where can I purchase that book that your diagram was scanned from? That would be great. Does it just cover 4links or does it go into other suspensions as well? I downloaded his catalog last night hoping that the information was in there, but didn't find it...of course the dang thing IS 170 pages, so I didn't get to look through the entire thing. Thanks a lot there Nitro! - Ron

I learned quite a lot from reading Dave Morgan's stuff.....
http://speedtalk.com/doorslammers_drag_chassis.html

Good one Richard. Morgan's available for purchase stuff is well worth the price. Ron, keep reading up. Not everything a person needs to know will be available from a single scource, so it's worth the time to dig in. My stuff I offered for Billsbird was shop material from Alston's classes. I'm not sure that I have run across anything so quickly comprehensive as some of the things we learned while we attended those classes.

Thanks guys. I'll keep looking. I guess anyone can follow some instructions that come with a kit, but I'm the kinda guy that always sits in the back and says at the end...."um, why does that do that"...you guys hated me in school. :)

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Originally Posted by RLS

Thanks guys. I'll keep looking. I guess anyone can follow some instructions that come with a kit, but I'm the kinda guy that always sits in the back and says at the end...."um, why does that do that"...you guys hated me in school. :)

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ya, hehee, I was or still the same. Check this out, you may find it helpful. I have not looked at it to much, just saved it for when I'm ready to understand it better, but here:

http://www.racingaspirations.com/suspensiongeometry.php

How to make your car handle-Fred Puhn
Chassis Engineering-Herb Adams
Thats just two of the many.
Check over at pro-touring.com and look at the hardcore suspension thread in the suspension section. There is ALOT of info there. Otherwise do a search there or at Lateralg.net.

Doug

Thanks guys, there's a lot of good information at some of those sites! Just what I was looking for!