I love it. But why the whole video are your saying its great for the racers/autocrossers and not once say anything about the street guys?? Any benefits for street/daily drivers?
The benefit on the street is that it softens the ride over bumps and applies more power to the ground coming out of the turns, mainly noticeable with stiff high performance leaf springs.
Hi Doug, another great Global West Video. I currently run the Del a Lum Bearings on my Second GEN Firebird. There are grease fittings UP and DOWN on the shackes. It seems your "Swivel" unit needs NO GREASE? Could you clarify? I also noticed that your Cat 5 springs are actually 5 leafs. Most all 2nd Gen Firebirds have a 4 leaf perch welded to the rear. I see your Shock plate is correct and flat, but you removed the lower spring rubber to get that done, Its better than a "U" shaped shock plate, but is that acceptable ride, noise wise? What is the spring rate on your special leaf?? Thanks a Lot. You folks are the "thinkers" in this business !
Thank You for your kind words. Answer to your questions: first the swivel bearings are Teflon lined so they do not require grease. The 5th leaf removes the spring rubber cushion and allows us to have a positive index on the center pin. For racing we use a machined dowel on the pin that stop the leaf from shifting. We should do a video on why we do that and how easy it is to install. As for noise, we have not experienced any additional noise from removing the rubber cushion. The spring rate is 150.
OMG how have I never heard of these leafs?? These will def be going on my 69 Firebird! Is there any benefit/negative to running a swat bar aswell? It doesn't take a genius to understand the effectiveness of this product. Great video, great product.
@@r_itchytrigger I Know the feeling. I just put the stock OEM types on my 69 Bird. Both sides had the original setup from factory and both sides had leafs that were in 3-4 pieces broken! Would love to have got those swivel units though
Hey Doug, can these special Cat-5 bushing be made to work on a classic pickup with front and rear leafs on a restoration. This bushing is genius. Paul Satterlee
Would you suggest the Cat 5 kit on a high horsepower drag car that has split monos, cal tracs, leaf sliders, and an anti roll bar? Seems to me should help and make things more solid and less chance of suspension bind.
Very nice system. I'm wondering if the reverse eye leaf lowers the stock ride height? I am one that likes my stock ride height ('68 Firebird). My 235 9.3"w tires on 8"w rims work fine at stock ride height. A lowered ride height could cause an outside fender rub.
Scott the leafs are designed for high horsepower applications drag racing included. The key for you will be using a good quality double adjustable shock so you can adjust between street and drag.
I love it. But why the whole video are your saying its great for the racers/autocrossers and not once say anything about the street guys?? Any benefits for street/daily drivers?
The benefit on the street is that it softens the ride over bumps and applies more power to the ground coming out of the turns, mainly noticeable with stiff high performance leaf springs.
This is simple and brilliant at the same time, couldn't get any better with a solid rear.
Glad you agree!
Please start selling these springs again!!! There are no reverse eye springs available for Second gen F bodies. I would buy a set asap.
Can you combine this with the spring perch tilter for even more flex improvement/reduction?
Hi Doug, another great Global West Video. I currently run the Del a Lum Bearings on my Second GEN Firebird. There are grease fittings UP and DOWN on the shackes. It seems your "Swivel" unit needs NO GREASE? Could you clarify? I also noticed that your Cat 5 springs are actually 5 leafs. Most all 2nd Gen Firebirds have a 4 leaf perch welded to the rear. I see your Shock plate is correct and flat, but you removed the lower spring rubber to get that done, Its better than a "U" shaped shock plate, but is that acceptable ride, noise wise? What is the spring rate on your special leaf?? Thanks a Lot. You folks are the "thinkers" in this business !
Thank You for your kind words. Answer to your questions: first the swivel bearings are Teflon lined so they do not require grease. The 5th leaf removes the spring rubber cushion and allows us to have a positive index on the center pin. For racing we use a machined dowel on the pin that stop the leaf from shifting. We should do a video on why we do that and how easy it is to install. As for noise, we have not experienced any additional noise from removing the rubber cushion. The spring rate is 150.
OMG how have I never heard of these leafs?? These will def be going on my 69 Firebird! Is there any benefit/negative to running a swat bar aswell? It doesn't take a genius to understand the effectiveness of this product. Great video, great product.
@@r_itchytrigger
did you get these?
I have a 69 also and wouldn't mind a set of these pieces yet I need more than a salesman persuasion about it.
@@ashqelon7267 No not yet. They're still on the list. So many parts, not enough cash!!
@@r_itchytrigger
I Know the feeling.
I just put the stock OEM types on my 69 Bird.
Both sides had the original setup from factory and both sides had leafs that were in 3-4 pieces broken!
Would love to have got those swivel units though
I need these for my c1500 pick up
Are those specific leaf springs, so they can adapt to those bearing shackles?
they are designed for camaro and firebirds in mind!
Hey Doug, can these special Cat-5 bushing be made to work on a classic pickup with front and rear leafs on a restoration. This bushing is genius. Paul Satterlee
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Would you suggest the Cat 5 kit on a high horsepower drag car that has split monos, cal tracs, leaf sliders, and an anti roll bar? Seems to me should help and make things more solid and less chance of suspension bind.
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Thank God job...
Thanks!
Very nice system. I'm wondering if the reverse eye leaf lowers the stock ride height? I am one that likes my stock ride height ('68 Firebird). My 235 9.3"w tires on 8"w rims work fine at stock ride height. A lowered ride height could cause an outside fender rub.
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Will this kit work on an 81 Camaro round track asphalt car with composite leaf springs? Will it eliminate wheelhop.
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Wondering how would put the cal trac or slider a link traction bars on if goes reverse leaf springs .on 72 nova ?
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@@GlobalWestSuspension im from Australia..can reply here ?
@@geoffhutchings email scott@globalwest.net
Hey Doug, if you ever need another demo car, I have an A body I would be willing to volunteer..
Thanks -- You never know when we may need another car for R&D.
How well will these hold up in a higher HP application with occasional drag use?
Scott the leafs are designed for high horsepower applications drag racing included. The key for you will be using a good quality double adjustable shock so you can adjust between street and drag.
Would these fit a 73 nova 4 door? And will it raise the rear the inch or so I'm looking for to rake it?
these are designed for 1970-1981 models !
Do you have a kit for a 05 rcsb Silverado
no unfortunately !
Will this work on the street? And will it work on a 76 nova with cal-trac?
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Will this work in a mini tubbed car with offset shackles?
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Please tell me that it is an advantage on a dirt oval camaro!!!!!!!
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Do you have that same set up for Chevy II Nova ?
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Seems ingenious. Could you add rubber washers to dampen the tilt if you wanted to?
You could, we wanted the pivot (movement) to be immediate and without resistance. Thanks for watching our video.
Can't find any of this stuff easily....best kept secret....Yes, because your website is hopeless, which doesn't help.
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