by Joel » 07 Aug 2001 7:38
That makes it so much clearer, thanks, Dave. Can I ask you one more question that deals with suspension? I notice that a lot of people use traction and ladder bars to kept the rear leaf springs from winding up at initial acceleration, keeping the wheels from hopping and losing traction. I know Mopars use something called a pinion snubber, which comes standard on the car from the factory, I think. From what I understand about what this snubber, I think that it bolts directly to the rear axle, does is when the rear axle begins to wind up, a rubber tip on the bumper will come into contact with the floor pan. Mopar Performance parts sells a beefed up pinion snubber for performanced based cars, adjusting the height to the floor pan, depending on individual requirement. Would this take the place of a traction or ladder bar? Which rear end came with a '72 Challenger with a 318, 8 1/4' axle?