Front springs

ant1277 · 03-04-2012, 09:12 AM

I have a 72 Nova stock front end, backhalf style car with a big block. I don't class race just bracket and super street. I need to put new springs in the front. The car with driver is 3105 lbs. The front is 1705 lbs. with driver. What are some of you using in your stock and super stockers. I realize my weight may be lighter than some of yours. How are you coming up with the correct spring rate and where to get them. Thanks

72Malibu · 03-04-2012, 06:35 PM

Call Ron at santhuffshocks.com

M Brand 505B · 03-05-2012, 08:16 PM

Santhuff is the way to go.

40Coupe · 03-05-2012, 09:10 PM

Santhuff's here. Can't keep it off the bumper.

1320racer · 03-05-2012, 10:13 PM

you ain't been on the bumper yet

and I used Moog springs on my stock suspension Chevelle...

That said, who makes the spring isn't important, what is important is that you use the tallest spring that will fit with a wire diameter heavy enough to the support the nose weight within 10%, that when compressed at ride height results in a air gap of no more than 1" between the factory snubber on the lower control arm and it's point of contact on the frame

HP HUNTER · 03-05-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

you ain't been on the bumper yet

and I used Moog springs on my stock suspension Chevelle...

That said, who makes the spring isn't important, what is important is that you use the tallest spring that will fit with a wire diameter heavy enough to the support the nose weight within 10%, that when compressed at ride height results in a air gap of no more than 1" between the factory snubber on the lower control arm and it's point of contact on the frame

Man Ed, that front end is all over the place, good advice though!

03-04-2012, 09:12 AM	#1
ant1277 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front springs I have a 72 Nova stock front end, backhalf style car with a big block. I don't class race just bracket and super street. I need to put new springs in the front. The car with driver is 3105 lbs. The front is 1705 lbs. with driver. What are some of you using in your stock and super stockers. I realize my weight may be lighter than some of yours. How are you coming up with the correct spring rate and where to get them. Thanks

03-04-2012, 06:35 PM	#2
72Malibu Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Republic,Mo Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front springs Call Ron at santhuffshocks.com __________________ * 72 Malibu * 1.329-3.99-6.28@106.71-9.98@131 best 60ft to date-1.2997

03-05-2012, 08:16 PM	#3
M Brand 505B Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 158 Likes: 2 Liked 31 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Front springs Santhuff is the way to go. __________________ Michael Brand II 505B - F/SA

03-05-2012, 09:10 PM	#4
40Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front springs Santhuff's here. Can't keep it off the bumper. __________________ '67 Camaro 1.25 5.77 @ 118

03-05-2012, 10:13 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Front springs you ain't been on the bumper yet and I used Moog springs on my stock suspension Chevelle... That said, who makes the spring isn't important, what is important is that you use the tallest spring that will fit with a wire diameter heavy enough to the support the nose weight within 10%, that when compressed at ride height results in a air gap of no more than 1" between the factory snubber on the lower control arm and it's point of contact on the frame Last edited by 1320racer; 03-05-2012 at 10:18 PM.