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munch

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Front Suspension
« 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.

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Re: Front Suspension
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Front Suspension
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2022, 02:52:33 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...

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Re: Front Suspension
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2022, 10:05:47 PM »
You must have some stock car buddies with the 4 wheel scales.
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Re: Front Suspension
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2022, 05:40:55 PM »
You must have some stock car buddies with the 4 wheel scales.
Got it guys, thanks...

 


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