Front springs?

SmallBlockNova · 01-13-2009, 04:34 PM

I know this topic has been absolutely beaten to death, however I can't seem to find the info I'm looking for. I have a '71 Nova with Cal Tracs and a pump gas small block, and I know Santhuff springs are arguably the best. However, at $190 a pair they're not exactly a bargain. I bought the lightest Moroso springs for my car, and with 1750lb front end weight, the car still sat to high and I had to cut 1 coil to get it to sit where I want. My question is, has anybody had any luck with a factory replacement 4cyl Nova/6cyl with no a/c spring? Or, are there any specific MOOG part numbers that are really soft and will work in a small tire car? I'd like to put them in basically uncut if possible..Just curious is anyone is running anything other than a Moroso or Santhuff spring. Thanks.

72Malibu · 01-13-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SmallBlockNova

I know this topic has been absolutely beaten to death, however I can't seem to find the info I'm looking for. I have a '71 Nova with Cal Tracs and a pump gas small block, and I know Santhuff springs are arguably the best. However, at $190 a pair they're not exactly a bargain. I bought the lightest Moroso springs for my car, and with 1750lb front end weight, the car still sat to high and I had to cut 1 coil to get it to sit where I want. My question is, has anybody had any luck with a factory replacement 4cyl Nova/6cyl with no a/c spring? Or, are there any specific MOOG part numbers that are really soft and will work in a small tire car? I'd like to put them in basically uncut if possible..Just curious is anyone is running anything other than a Moroso or Santhuff spring. Thanks.

You cant afford Santhuff, but you can afford Moroso and Moogs? Santhuffs will last 5 times longer than Moroso springs. They have them in 150lb-250lb spring rates. You know you want to

Z28-69 · 01-15-2009, 12:05 AM

With the Santhuffs springs, can anyone say that they are consistant from one pair to the next pair of same lbs. rating? I know with my Moroso's I had my front apart 2-3 times before I got it right. I hear stories of guys putting theres in and not touching a coil. With Santhuffs do they have the tech support to say what is needed for an application without the guy pulling front end apart a bunch of times trying to get front to sit right?

Tom Dorsey · 01-15-2009, 10:38 AM

Hi, Need contact info,for Santhuff Springs. And anyother info about this company. Thanks!!!

72Malibu · 01-15-2009, 07:54 PM

http://www.santhuffshocks.com/

I talked to Ron, a real nice guy.

Tom Dorsey · 01-16-2009, 10:46 AM

************************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** **************** 72 Malibo,** Thanks for the info!****** Tom

01-13-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
SmallBlockNova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front springs? I know this topic has been absolutely beaten to death, however I can't seem to find the info I'm looking for. I have a '71 Nova with Cal Tracs and a pump gas small block, and I know Santhuff springs are arguably the best. However, at $190 a pair they're not exactly a bargain. I bought the lightest Moroso springs for my car, and with 1750lb front end weight, the car still sat to high and I had to cut 1 coil to get it to sit where I want. My question is, has anybody had any luck with a factory replacement 4cyl Nova/6cyl with no a/c spring? Or, are there any specific MOOG part numbers that are really soft and will work in a small tire car? I'd like to put them in basically uncut if possible..Just curious is anyone is running anything other than a Moroso or Santhuff spring. Thanks.

01-15-2009, 12:05 AM	#3
Z28-69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front springs? With the Santhuffs springs, can anyone say that they are consistant from one pair to the next pair of same lbs. rating? I know with my Moroso's I had my front apart 2-3 times before I got it right. I hear stories of guys putting theres in and not touching a coil. With Santhuffs do they have the tech support to say what is needed for an application without the guy pulling front end apart a bunch of times trying to get front to sit right?

01-15-2009, 10:38 AM	#4
Tom Dorsey Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Festus,Missouri Posts: 56 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front springs? Hi, Need contact info,for Santhuff Springs. And anyother info about this company. Thanks!!!

01-15-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
72Malibu Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Republic,Mo Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front springs? http://www.santhuffshocks.com/ I talked to Ron, a real nice guy. __________________ * 72 Malibu * 1.329-3.99-6.28@106.71-9.98@131 best 60ft to date-1.2997

01-16-2009, 10:46 AM	#6
Tom Dorsey Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Festus,Missouri Posts: 56 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front springs? ************************************************ ********************************************** ********************************************** ************ 72 Malibo, Thanks for the info!****** Tom