Alf weibe Suspension

kingsransomracing · 06-18-2009, 09:15 PM

I have read there are 4 iterations of this suspension, can anyone PM me the differences in the iterations?

1320racer · 06-19-2009, 06:40 AM

Mike, why not ask the guy that made the statement a few years ago, the same guy that's been running this suspension for the past 9 years, the same guy that has made far more passes with it than anyone else and the same guy/the only guy according to Alf that has gone a best of 1.28 60 foot @ 3880lbs. with it, powered by his stout pump gas oval port headed 468...

http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o...current=10.flv

and who last year went 1.36 60 foot with the back tires with his new engine on a restrictor plate....

same guy that has tried to help you for years!

kingsransomracing · 06-19-2009, 08:21 AM

Ed....you are the person I know would know the differences between the 4 versions and I am glad you responded because you were the person I wanted to ask. I have an old email address of yours and it didn't work, so I was hoping that you would be around one of these forums. So can you email / PM describing the different versions?

1320racer · 06-19-2009, 08:31 AM

Mike, version 1/the original and version 2 are the same except with the addition of gussets and a sleeve incorporated after I broke/bent the passenger side arm.

Version 3 is not legal for stock eliminator and the one I had been running for the past ~5 years

Version 4 is the latest, developed a few years ago and the one that Alf is selling to stock eliminator racers now as a result of the issue with Kevin Borgstrom's car last year in Division 5.

kingsransomracing · 06-19-2009, 02:26 PM

I heard that the "x-pattern" looking lower control arm, was switched to more of a "V" (the round bar meeting up with the square tubing at the front lower mounting point? Is this true?

I believe the one I have is "Version 3" since it has all the gussets, andalso has all the adjustments available on the upper (relocating bar) and the lower bar to adjust square / pinion angle / wheelbase.

1320racer · 06-19-2009, 02:36 PM

If your lower arms are an X you have version 2.

Version 3 and 4 are V but the forward attachment point is not the same.

kingsransomracing · 06-19-2009, 03:42 PM

Ed...Check your PM

rallye bob · 06-20-2009, 07:14 AM

Is Alf/any outlet, selling "version 4" of this suspension at this time?

1320racer · 06-20-2009, 07:31 AM

Alf is building and selling the latest version.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 06-23-2009, 06:46 PM

I'm very impressed with the pictures of the red Chevelle,we have four or so of them ourselves,and that's just the red ones, but it would be nice to see pictures of the various Alf Wiebe suspension kits and see them identified as to their legality.We have a few of these kits on our cars, and it offends my sensibilities that a first rate well engineered and well sorted out unit like these are could be in need of being removed after the time and expense of installing them has been completed.Let's see some photos of the various refinements of Alf's design.

06-18-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
kingsransomracing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alf weibe Suspension I have read there are 4 iterations of this suspension, can anyone PM me the differences in the iterations?

06-19-2009, 06:40 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension Mike, why not ask the guy that made the statement a few years ago, the same guy that's been running this suspension for the past 9 years, the same guy that has made far more passes with it than anyone else and the same guy/the only guy according to Alf that has gone a best of 1.28 60 foot @ 3880lbs. with it, powered by his stout pump gas oval port headed 468... http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o...current=10.flv and who last year went 1.36 60 foot with the back tires with his new engine on a restrictor plate.... same guy that has tried to help you for years! Last edited by 1320racer; 06-19-2009 at 06:44 AM.

06-19-2009, 08:21 AM	#3
kingsransomracing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension Ed....you are the person I know would know the differences between the 4 versions and I am glad you responded because you were the person I wanted to ask. I have an old email address of yours and it didn't work, so I was hoping that you would be around one of these forums. So can you email / PM describing the different versions?

06-19-2009, 08:31 AM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension Mike, version 1/the original and version 2 are the same except with the addition of gussets and a sleeve incorporated after I broke/bent the passenger side arm. Version 3 is not legal for stock eliminator and the one I had been running for the past ~5 years Version 4 is the latest, developed a few years ago and the one that Alf is selling to stock eliminator racers now as a result of the issue with Kevin Borgstrom's car last year in Division 5. Last edited by 1320racer; 06-19-2009 at 08:41 AM.

06-19-2009, 02:26 PM	#5
kingsransomracing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension I heard that the "x-pattern" looking lower control arm, was switched to more of a "V" (the round bar meeting up with the square tubing at the front lower mounting point? Is this true? I believe the one I have is "Version 3" since it has all the gussets, andalso has all the adjustments available on the upper (relocating bar) and the lower bar to adjust square / pinion angle / wheelbase.

06-19-2009, 02:36 PM	#6
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension If your lower arms are an X you have version 2. Version 3 and 4 are V but the forward attachment point is not the same. Last edited by 1320racer; 06-19-2009 at 02:42 PM.

06-19-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
kingsransomracing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension Ed...Check your PM

06-20-2009, 07:14 AM	#8
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension Is Alf/any outlet, selling "version 4" of this suspension at this time?

06-20-2009, 07:31 AM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension Alf is building and selling the latest version. Last edited by 1320racer; 06-20-2009 at 07:52 AM.

06-23-2009, 06:46 PM	#10
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,132 Likes: 172 Liked 698 Times in 216 Posts	Re: Alf weibe Suspension I'm very impressed with the pictures of the red Chevelle,we have four or so of them ourselves,and that's just the red ones, but it would be nice to see pictures of the various Alf Wiebe suspension kits and see them identified as to their legality.We have a few of these kits on our cars, and it offends my sensibilities that a first rate well engineered and well sorted out unit like these are could be in need of being removed after the time and expense of installing them has been completed.Let's see some photos of the various refinements of Alf's design.