I've recently gained access to some welding equipment so my mind is running wild with possibilities.

If I were to say, design my own rear suspension, what would be the best way to go (beyond just leaves)?

I'm more interested in a all around design, or something better for going fast, than something that's for hard core rock crawling.

According to this article, angle arms are the best?

http://www.automotivearticles.com/Su...Design_2.shtml

This very in depth article seems to agree.

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0307_four_link_suspension_part_2/index.html

Also, are Bilsteins good shocks? They're much cheaper than other brands like Fox or King...

 

if you really wanna go about doing things try a 4 link set-up seams to work the best