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General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: munch on August 01, 2022, 02:45:29 PM

Title: Front Suspension
Post by: munch on August 01, 2022, 02:45:29 PM

Hi all... I have a 1987 S10 chassis with 5.3 LS, 4L60E trans and a 1953 Chevy 3100 body. I am putting coil overs on the front and need reccomdations on a spring rate and length.

Thanks

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: Rattiac on August 01, 2022, 10:06:01 PM

I believe they sell a "mock-up" type adjustable shock/shaft so you can get the ride height correct.
If you can have the front end weighed on some mobile scales that will tell ya the spring ya need.

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: munch on August 02, 2022, 02:52:33 PM

Quote from: Rattiac on August 01, 2022, 10:06:01 PM

I believe they sell a "mock-up" type adjustable shock/shaft so you can get the ride height correct.
If you can have the front end weighed on some mobile scales that will tell ya the spring ya need.

Thanks Rattiac, I'm trying to get the front end weight now...

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: EDNY on August 02, 2022, 10:05:47 PM

You must have some stock car buddies with the 4 wheel scales.

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: munch on August 30, 2022, 05:40:55 PM

Quote from: EDNY on August 02, 2022, 10:05:47 PM

You must have some stock car buddies with the 4 wheel scales.

Got it guys, thanks...