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1967 AMC Rambler - Get Your Leaf-Spring Car To Launch

Before
	After the traction bars were... read full caption After the traction bars were installed, the body lifted and the tires were planted on the track. This is called separation.	As the suspension separates,... read full caption As the suspension separates, it adds equal pressure to both rear tires, creating traction. As the vehicle begins to move, it is lifted at the invisible instant center.
After
	This is a good way to look... read full caption This is a good way to look at how suspension works. As you lift the car body, the pressure between your boots (the tire) and the ground (the track) increases.	It's easier to pull the rug... read full caption It's easier to pull the rug out from under the guy pushing down on the body.
On track day, we toyed with... read full caption On track day, we toyed with the pressures on the 235/60R15 M/T ET Street Radials until we found the sweet spot at 12 psi. Now that we've run close to the mathematical limit of the engine, we're ready to add more power and try to get the 60-foot time into the 1.50s.

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