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Old 12-23-2014, 11:20 PM
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Default Ron Sutton Offset 3-Link install

The goal of this thread is to document Ron Sutton's 3 link design.

I'm just getting started, but basically it's this -



plus this -



In an effort to create this -

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Old 12-23-2014, 11:31 PM
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I chose Ron's offset design because it's the best trade off (for me) of performance, serviceability, and ability to doghouse the third / center link. Ron uses hardcore race stuff and incorporates his own ideas - like a trunk mounted roll center adjustment - to make it unique in our segment. Plus, the man can design and identify areas of concern in 10 minutes using just a tape measure. I'm like, "Cool! Slow down!" Seriously, the value equation is off the charts.

The car is at Tolle Fab in Sacto and so far it's a pleasure dealing with Mike Tolle in between his World Challenge, ALMS and Indy car projects

Still collecting parts and I'll try to get plenty of pics along the way.

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looks good ron!! your gonna love that set up.
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Why not, your other Camaro is nearly wore out.

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Looks great! Thanks for posting this.
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looks good ron!! your gonna love that set up.
Thanks Vin. I'm digging it already!

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Why not, your other Camaro is nearly wore out.

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Still collecting parts and I'll try to get plenty of pics along the way.

Collecting parts?? Im told your spare parts room looks like Amelda Marcos's shoe closet.
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Looks great! Thanks for posting this.
Welcome David! I'm sure Ron will jump in soon and bring the tech.

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Collecting parts?? Im told your spare parts room looks like Amelda Marcos's shoe closet.
It's scary Vince.
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You lucky dog!! Thanks for posting this Ron.
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Wow!! That looks like a very nice setup, question is this a street car or more of a race car? Will this rear setup work on the street?? Can't wait to see and here more!
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