I'm in the process of doing TCI front swap, along with a LQ4/4L80 trans swap, & Vintage Air swap. The motor will be nothing crazy, 400-425 hp, with a stock 4L80 and stock converter. I have a Ford 8.8" (3.73, limited slip, disc) rear that I will narrow and use. I can not seem to narrow down what I want to do for the rear suspension.
I've talked to Tim's Hot Rods about TCI's Torque Arm but they do not make one that fits a 8.8", not say so that I couldn't fab up a plate to make it work but to spend that kind of money and still do fab work does not appeal to me. After that discussion Tim and I talked about TCI's 4 Link, I've been told that it not only works well for going straight but will work great for cornering as well, but i'm just not sold on it.
I've talked to a couple guys via Facebook on CBR's multi leaf kit that seam to be happy with it, but by the time I ship it to my door, buy subframe connectors, and a decent set of rear shocks it does not seem to be a whole lot cheaper than going TCI route.
I currently have a 8.2" 10 bolt with stock mono underneath the car now.
My first kid will be popping out in the next 5 months and would like this project done or close to by then. My overall goal with this project is using this as a daily, taking it on family vacays, and doing the occasional autocross with it for shits and gigs. I by no means expect this thing to be competitive in autocross.
Am I missing another option for rear suspension set ups for these 1st gens? I will also add that i'm contemplating on whether or not doing DSE mini tub kit as well. What is everyone's suggestion on a rear suspension setup for what I want to do?
I've talked to Tim's Hot Rods about TCI's Torque Arm but they do not make one that fits a 8.8", not say so that I couldn't fab up a plate to make it work but to spend that kind of money and still do fab work does not appeal to me. After that discussion Tim and I talked about TCI's 4 Link, I've been told that it not only works well for going straight but will work great for cornering as well, but i'm just not sold on it.
I've talked to a couple guys via Facebook on CBR's multi leaf kit that seam to be happy with it, but by the time I ship it to my door, buy subframe connectors, and a decent set of rear shocks it does not seem to be a whole lot cheaper than going TCI route.
I currently have a 8.2" 10 bolt with stock mono underneath the car now.
My first kid will be popping out in the next 5 months and would like this project done or close to by then. My overall goal with this project is using this as a daily, taking it on family vacays, and doing the occasional autocross with it for shits and gigs. I by no means expect this thing to be competitive in autocross.
Am I missing another option for rear suspension set ups for these 1st gens? I will also add that i'm contemplating on whether or not doing DSE mini tub kit as well. What is everyone's suggestion on a rear suspension setup for what I want to do?
