Shocks
 

Need input on what is the best way to figure out the proper length coil over shock for a ladder bar car. only backhalfed it over 20 years ago, better late than never.
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Re: Shocks
 

Set the car at ride height, measure the center to center of your shock mounting points, pick a shock with a min. of 5" travel and have that shock mount close to the center of it's stroke.

Re: Shocks
 

Thanks for the info

Re: Coil Over Springs
 

any suggestions on spring rate for 2900 lb car

Re: Shocks
 

130 lbs. IMO You only want enough spring to hold up the rear of the car

Re: Shocks
 

Thank You again LOL

Re: Shocks
 

Hey Frank,

Don went to double adjustables a couple of years ago but i cant remember the brand. Anyways, they told him to ise the lightest spring theat will hold the car up. I believe he had 130s in it maybe even heavier and it was preventing the suspension from working properly. You can call him and ask to make sure.

Re: Shocks
 

Thanks Jim
I will give him a call

Re: Shocks
 

Frank I have been running 110lbs on the back of mine for years

Re: Shocks
 

I'm finding that between 110 and 130 is the magic number. I have 130 springs, will get 110 with new shocks, and start testing. Now I have a starting point.
Thanks for the help