Rear Suspension Reinforcement Options

[kdfoust]

This spring I'm wrapping up completely rebuilding my suspension. Right now I'm working on the rear end.

First off, what do ya'll think about the weld on trailing arm reinforcing plates (like PP and a number of other places sell for ~$100). The reinforcing plates seem like a reasonable thing to do, right? All these kits look like the same stuff to me. Is there a mo-better way to do the job, allowing that I can fabricate anything I need?

Secondly, I'd like to go ahead and reinforce the suspension consoles while I'm at it. The problem I've got is that I've never had a good look at the underside of a teener (laying on my back on my creeper in the garage doesn't count). I've looked at the PCA GGR picture for the reinforcment setup. Is the GGR setup state of the art OR is something else the hot ticket? Any recommendations for SoCal shops to do this for me - ones you've used in LA/Orange/San Diego county area?

Have fun,
Kevin

[Brad Roberts]

Great shot. This really shows how the frame rail ends in front of the shock tower.

The idea from here would be to triangulate to the front side of the shock tower (if your rules permit) Think of the frame rail as one side of the triangle and the main hoop of the cage as another "side" of the triangle. Then from the top of the main hoop go down to the front of the shock tower to complete the triangle. Several of our classes dont allow us to pass through the back window (or bulkheads) This is when we have to get creative with a tube that runs forward to the firewall and ends... doesnt exactly work as well as the tube running from the main hoop.. but it works well.

B