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Ron Gusack · 08-17-2012, 09:57 AM

The trouble with the 9's in a 1/4 mile race is the rpm's that I'd like to avoid.

I need the car to hook for the 9" class so I'd rather have a suspension set-up for that. I've got a few disadvantage in the class. I run a 400 where most others have glides. I'm a foot braker and they all have t-brakes. I'm all motor and they are NOS. It's a .400 tree so I deep stage to get a good light and never know exactly where I'm at. Other than those few things, the car is perfect for the class.

The 14's are for bracket racing and I've adopted the bracket racers mentality....Less power and more tire. Some of the tracks I've run on are very slippery. However, 12" tires would allow me to get the back down. Wouldn't that be a major step toward keeping the weight on the rear?

Kenny Keir likes the solid aluminum or steel bushings. What's the consensus on them?
Can lower bushings be installed without taking the control arm off?

I appreciate the advice and if you can tolerate it, keep giving it.

08-17-2012, 09:57 AM	#21
Ron Gusack Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 244 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Spin Control Question The trouble with the 9's in a 1/4 mile race is the rpm's that I'd like to avoid. I need the car to hook for the 9" class so I'd rather have a suspension set-up for that. I've got a few disadvantage in the class. I run a 400 where most others have glides. I'm a foot braker and they all have t-brakes. I'm all motor and they are NOS. It's a .400 tree so I deep stage to get a good light and never know exactly where I'm at. Other than those few things, the car is perfect for the class. The 14's are for bracket racing and I've adopted the bracket racers mentality....Less power and more tire. Some of the tracks I've run on are very slippery. However, 12" tires would allow me to get the back down. Wouldn't that be a major step toward keeping the weight on the rear? Kenny Keir likes the solid aluminum or steel bushings. What's the consensus on them? Can lower bushings be installed without taking the control arm off? I appreciate the advice and if you can tolerate it, keep giving it.