controlling wheelstands

Bob Nottingham · 06-10-2011, 12:14 AM

Has anyone used front end limiters to control wheelstands ? 9.5 SS car. Thanks

Alan Roehrich · 06-10-2011, 12:56 AM

Most people I know do. We have them on the SS/EA Camaro. It's better to control it with shocks though, a lot smoother.

Dragsinger · 06-10-2011, 07:16 AM

Alan is correct, using adjustable shocks is a good method. On several different combinations I have used limiters and always end up removing them. A quality shock is your friend.

On the other hand there may be situations where limiting the front suspension travel is the best option. It is the age old answer, "depends on your needs or combination" It will not cost much to test a set. Then you will have first hand info specific to your car.

danny waters sr · 06-10-2011, 07:52 AM

And they ain't cheap... You get what you pay for., so pay a lot.....lol

Phillip marvetz · 06-10-2011, 10:29 AM

Move your weight box to the front of the car Bob..

Bob Pagano · 06-10-2011, 10:58 AM

I agree with Phillip, If you dont need it for bite move it to the front and it also helps settle the front end down on the top end.

Alan Roehrich · 06-10-2011, 11:27 AM

Well, we have the high dollar double adjustable shocks on both cars. But the SS/EA Camaro has stop bolts as well. And yes, moving weight forward is a good idea, and works best. But you don't want it all the way forward. Permanent ballast about a foot or two in front of the rear axle. Still weight to help it hook, but not weight to make it wheelstand.

Dinsdale · 06-10-2011, 11:33 AM

Wheelstand... What wheelstand? Looks good to me.

Ed Carpenter · 06-10-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Nottingham

Has anyone used front end limiters to control wheelstands ? 9.5 SS car. Thanks

I just put a new set of AFCO's on my car and it took care of the big wheelstands. Ed

Phillip marvetz · 06-10-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinsdale

Wheelstand... What wheelstand? Looks good to me.

How about a posting a photo of the mustang on the bumper Dale? I missed it in person that day....

06-10-2011, 12:14 AM	#1
Bob Nottingham Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	controlling wheelstands Has anyone used front end limiters to control wheelstands ? 9.5 SS car. Thanks

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,095 Likes: 1,541 Liked 1,770 Times in 402 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Most people I know do. We have them on the SS/EA Camaro. It's better to control it with shocks though, a lot smoother. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-10-2011, 07:16 AM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Alan is correct, using adjustable shocks is a good method. On several different combinations I have used limiters and always end up removing them. A quality shock is your friend. On the other hand there may be situations where limiting the front suspension travel is the best option. It is the age old answer, "depends on your needs or combination" It will not cost much to test a set. Then you will have first hand info specific to your car. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

06-10-2011, 07:52 AM	#4
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands And they ain't cheap... You get what you pay for., so pay a lot.....lol __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

06-10-2011, 10:29 AM	#5
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Move your weight box to the front of the car Bob.. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

06-10-2011, 10:58 AM	#6
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 236 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands I agree with Phillip, If you dont need it for bite move it to the front and it also helps settle the front end down on the top end. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

06-10-2011, 11:27 AM	#7
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,095 Likes: 1,541 Liked 1,770 Times in 402 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Well, we have the high dollar double adjustable shocks on both cars. But the SS/EA Camaro has stop bolts as well. And yes, moving weight forward is a good idea, and works best. But you don't want it all the way forward. Permanent ballast about a foot or two in front of the rear axle. Still weight to help it hook, but not weight to make it wheelstand. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-10-2011, 11:33 AM	#8
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Wheelstand... What wheelstand? Looks good to me. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dale Posnick