chassis upgrades

[Johnny 5]

I'm thinking about installing a 4 link rear suspension. There are dozens of companies that offer kits. Where can I get some literature on how to properly set up the rear end for a handling application rather than 1/4 mile drag racing?

[greg g]

Unto what chassis??? A bit more information would be helpful, regarding your vehicle.

[Plymouthy Adams]

With all due respect that information is usally provided by the company marketing the the linkage and brackets needed to install this set up. Otherwise I think Summit Racing sells a chassis book that should also have this information..Search on the internet may yield this also. To turn to a page and find a HOW-TO on P15/D24..don't really think yuou going to get that lucky..there are a number of companies selling these components..I know my firend had a book of some kind with drawings and info for alignment..

[Johnny 5]

Unto what chassis??? A bit more information would be helpful, regarding your vehicle.

I guess all of the old forum info is gone. It's a 1950 P19(?) business coupe. It's currently stone stock. When it's done it'll have a 423 cid Chrysler hemi mated to a Richmond 4+1 transmission and a Chrysler 8 3/4" or Dana 9 1/4" rear, whichever I can find locally with a clutch-type sure grip.

The stock frame appears to be very well built. All I plan on doing is upgrading it to a modern front and rear suspension. The 4-link looks like the best way to go. The problem is every company that sells kits is going to say theirs is the best. I'm trying to find a good middle of the road setup somewhere between 'Fred's Hot Rodz' (el cheapo) and Ziggy's (mucho expensivo).

[Plymouthy Adams]

Sad part is either way whatever company..the parts that they engineeered if failure occurs was due to improper installation..that is the catch 22 we all are faced with when altering the vehicle..

If you are not doing the work yourself and having this farmed out to a speciality shop..be sure to check with them as they have supplier they trust and are used to working with..if there is a rod shop in the area you live..visit them and as their opinion..can save you plenty of dollars and headaches in the long run...