On Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:32:28 -0400, "Arny Krueger"
wrote:


Yes. However, that kind of perfection is not required for a longitudinal
leaf springs with a live axle done right rear suspension to be effective.

They do loose traction on rough roads, badly.

In the late 60s and early 70s, Ford Escorts with precisely that setup
were unbeatable in rallying. All they added for the rally cars was a
second parallel longitudinal link, and a Watts linkage for transverse
location.

Gas dampers by Bilstein completed the setup.

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