STU Rear Suspension question

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Thanks for the replys. As far as a weight penalty is concerned it looks like a wash to me. I subtract 50lbs for having a solid axle and then add 50Lb for altered pickup points.

When this rule was added I wrote to tech services and the definition I received of an aftermarket/fabricated rear suspension was less clear than the rule in the GCR.

At the same time I also asked if this rule meant that I could go from a solid rear axle to IRS and I was told no. This was about two years ago and as I recall there was language in the STCS that supported this answer. So I started down the path I am on with the solid rear axle. Now, reviewing the rule set, I see that this language has been removed. I guess this is the downside of building a car to a rule set that changes with the wind.

I would still like to see some clarifications made to this rule section. If 9.1.4.A.F.1. allows me to fabricate a 3 link then rules 9.1.4.A.F.2. - 3. must not apply. Perhaps they are intended for cars with an IRS?

Thanks again.