I see alot of full race guys not running radius rods on there cars. What do you think is the benifits for or against it.

 

I think it has to do with the size of the slicks they run. Plus, who needs that when you have wheelie bars in the rear.


[Modified by Prelude_RCR, 8:05 PM 9/24/2002]

 

Every full race car I know of runs them. Thats the way we pull more caster into the suspension.

 

I would think you can acheive more + caster with out them. Cause with out them when you launch your wheels automatically pull as far forward as they can by wheel and tires trying to drag the rest of the vehicle. I see what you are saying that you can set your caster super tight, but I would guess running no radius rods would give you greater caster less drive train shock and less immediate wheel spin. Don't know if all this holds true but it makes sence to me. If you have info or experiences that disprove this please post.

 

You're talking about changes in wheelbase, not caster.

He runs 9's. What do you run?

 

Running the radius rods helps to control wheel hop and can also pull more positive castor in which helps keep the weight on the front wheels during acceleration.
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we run them and do se a difference.
on car that i was suprised wasnt running them is ericks racing

 

A change in wheel base will change the caster. In most cases only the caster will change because the LCA will flex more than the upper control arm.

 

I know swaping the upper control arms from left to right will give you more caster. Will this help reduce wheel hop at all?

 

that's a good question???

 

I don't think that will help wheel hop unless you change bushings at the same time.