? On dragster suspensions

CH.CRAFT · 10-07-2009, 01:41 PM

I am considering getting a s/c type dragster, in a nutshell what is the basic differences in the solid, 4 link, slip joint, swing arm, etc. Without getting to deep into the theory of each design. Thanks craft

sc3347 · 10-07-2009, 03:28 PM

Just got my new 4 link dragster out finally,the best thing i can tell you is after 12 years of hard tails and slip joint cars(all were new when i drove them) there is no reason not to have suspension on a dragster.They stop significantly safer/faster=no bouncing and driving them back to the trailer is nice and smooth.They also seem to be more consistent but i only have 3 races on the new car as of now,all of the 60 ft and 330 ft increments are dead on run after run.....finish varies

CH.CRAFT · 10-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks sc3347, thats pretty much the opinion i got from the guys i have talked to, what about the "swing arm" suspension ?

Rich Biebel · 10-07-2009, 07:27 PM

I have had 2 4-links and never drove a hardtail. I recall watching hardtails bouncing off the track trying to stop at one track I race at and always said I'd never drive one because of that. Suspended cars are the only way to go. Some people favor the swingarm or x-link bottom arrangement as it eliminates the wishbone track locator. Stopping and top end stability is considered better with the x or swingarm and is one less item to worry about failing......If I was getting a new car I would talk with some car builders about what they think and the feedback they get from racers using their cars. My conventional 4-link is a RaceTech and does not do anything that makes me want to change it.....The owner of Race Tech did tell me the x-link was a good option for top end braking stability....

10-07-2009, 01:41 PM	#1
CH.CRAFT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PORT ALLEN, LA. NEXT DOOR TO STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	? On dragster suspensions I am considering getting a s/c type dragster, in a nutshell what is the basic differences in the solid, 4 link, slip joint, swing arm, etc. Without getting to deep into the theory of each design. Thanks craft

10-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
sc3347 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ? On dragster suspensions Just got my new 4 link dragster out finally,the best thing i can tell you is after 12 years of hard tails and slip joint cars(all were new when i drove them) there is no reason not to have suspension on a dragster.They stop significantly safer/faster=no bouncing and driving them back to the trailer is nice and smooth.They also seem to be more consistent but i only have 3 races on the new car as of now,all of the 60 ft and 330 ft increments are dead on run after run.....finish varies

10-07-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
CH.CRAFT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PORT ALLEN, LA. NEXT DOOR TO STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ? On dragster suspensions Thanks sc3347, thats pretty much the opinion i got from the guys i have talked to, what about the "swing arm" suspension ?

10-07-2009, 07:27 PM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,275 Likes: 25 Liked 510 Times in 200 Posts	Re: ? On dragster suspensions I have had 2 4-links and never drove a hardtail. I recall watching hardtails bouncing off the track trying to stop at one track I race at and always said I'd never drive one because of that. Suspended cars are the only way to go. Some people favor the swingarm or x-link bottom arrangement as it eliminates the wishbone track locator. Stopping and top end stability is considered better with the x or swingarm and is one less item to worry about failing......If I was getting a new car I would talk with some car builders about what they think and the feedback they get from racers using their cars. My conventional 4-link is a RaceTech and does not do anything that makes me want to change it.....The owner of Race Tech did tell me the x-link was a good option for top end braking stability.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479