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    Capri rear suspension options

    Any pics or suggestions of 4-6 link options on a ford capri mk3 ideally want to keep the rear seats. Thinking of links to front spring hangers then anti tramp brackets on top. But not sure if the geometry will be ok.

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    Re: Capri rear suspension options

    What motorsport will you be using the Capri for ?
    What spec is the car ?

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    Re: Capri rear suspension options

    It is "possible" to build a 4-link using the leaf spring brackets and the ARB/radius rod locations but you will get quite different lengths of the rods and that will give some effects in how the axle tilts and steers when it moves. I would not recommend it but on the other hand I have driven several Camaros and Mustangs with these kind of bolt-in kits and they work fine for road use and with limited suspension travel (tarmac, not gravel).

    There are other options for locating the axle, so, as piekey says, what is the intended use and spec of the car?

    Gustaf

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    Re: Capri rear suspension options

    It's going to be fast road car possible occasional track day. 400bhp,

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    Re: Capri rear suspension options

    Quote Originally Posted by bod1986 View Post
    It's going to be fast road car possible occasional track day. 400bhp,
    then i think 4 linking is over kill to be honest

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    Re: Capri rear suspension options

    Ok thanks Graham, think I will get it up and running and see how it goes.

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