i was going to say that but then...

and whats the diff between 3/4 Elliptical Rear Suspension and 1/4 Elliptical Rear Suspension?

The main difference is how much of the original donor spring you use.

thanks 87BlackSami for all the info.

Stu

The main difference is how much of the original donor spring you use.

That, and a 1/4 elliptical has the pack attached in front of the axle, with the single attached to the axle, whereas a 3/4 has an entire standard spring-setup, except the rear eyelet of the spring, instead of being attached to a shackle, is attached to the eyelet of another 1/4 pack, that then runs and attaches almost directly above the tire...

Also look into buggy-springs (full elliptical)


Here's some nice little tech-talk from another board I'm on about the differences in elliptical spring setups.
http://www.pavementsucks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=23880&forum=16&highlight=buggy+spring

As for the original topic, 1/4 elliptical is EXTREMELY streetable, it is a standard 4-link setup, nothing weight about it, just using leaves instead of coils, and YES, leafs have their advantages over coils.

I would never run a 1/4-elliptical front though, just becuse the geometrics of how it works wouldn't be too great for a front-end.

no i wasn't going to go Quarter Elliptical on the front.  just didnt think it wouild work well.  

Stu