Larry-
The posts on the rear springs I use were recent. To summarize: I took Alpine
springs, took them apart and re-arced them in Tom Hall's backyard to lower the
rear about 1", added another second leaf (which requires grinding the tabs off
the leaf you are laying the second on), and left them unclamped behind the
rear end to aid load transfer to the front. I also use bolt-on Traction
Masters, which were built by Keith Queen. While this certainly is not a high
tech solution, I've been very pleased with the results.
Dan Walters (who, since I take it you are a member of CAT, you probably know
or have access to his phone number) makes Torque Arms. You could fabricate one
yourself. Basically, all that is being done is connecting the center section
of the rear end with the X-member of the uni-body. Dan uses round section
tubing, I have also seen them made with rectangular section. The connection to
the center section is very straightforward, typically using the bolts of the
differential cover to effect a solid mount. The connection to the X-member is
more complex, in that you have to provide for movement. Probably best to order
one up from Dan.
Mike Wood
B382002273
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