Suspension set up Chevelle

1320racer · 03-09-2012, 02:13 PM

Front suspension has got to be right before worrying about rear suspension. What is it besides the QA-1s?

A Chevelle at 3000 lbs., is pretty cut up so 50/50 should be doable.

That said, my 3880 lb. Chevelle was 59% front/41% rear and ran in the 9's launching wheels up every pass.

What is the rear suspension is in it now? Footbrake or transbrake launching?

Some preload on the right rear is required, which will put more weight on the left front.

Make all adjustements with you in the seat.

shockme668 · 03-09-2012, 04:33 PM

Front is chrome molly tubular control arms, wilwood drag brakes w/vented rotors and double adjustable coil over shocks. Rear is strange coil over double adjustable shocks with a anti roll control. It has a 400 trans with a trans break. I think about 3000# maybe 3200#. wont know till I weigh it. It also is a big block with solid roller cam.

1320racer · 03-10-2012, 10:00 AM

Has stiction been eliminated in the front A Arms? How much travel do you have? Are the springs the correct rate for the weight over/on the front tires? Is the front end sitting at the correct ride height static?

SSGN · 12-18-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

Front suspension has got to be right before worrying about rear suspension. What is it besides the QA-1s?

A Chevelle at 3000 lbs., is pretty cut up so 50/50 should be doable.

That said, my 3880 lb. Chevelle was 59% front/41% rear and ran in the 9's launching wheels up every pass.

What is the rear suspension is in it now? Footbrake or transbrake launching?

Some preload on the right rear is required, which will put more weight on the left front.

Make all adjustements with you in the seat.

Looks like an Alf Weibe set up to me

Kevin

03-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Suspension set up Chevelle Front suspension has got to be right before worrying about rear suspension. What is it besides the QA-1s? A Chevelle at 3000 lbs., is pretty cut up so 50/50 should be doable. That said, my 3880 lb. Chevelle was 59% front/41% rear and ran in the 9's launching wheels up every pass. What is the rear suspension is in it now? Footbrake or transbrake launching? Some preload on the right rear is required, which will put more weight on the left front. Make all adjustements with you in the seat.

03-09-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
shockme668 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suspension set up Chevelle Front is chrome molly tubular control arms, wilwood drag brakes w/vented rotors and double adjustable coil over shocks. Rear is strange coil over double adjustable shocks with a anti roll control. It has a 400 trans with a trans break. I think about 3000# maybe 3200#. wont know till I weigh it. It also is a big block with solid roller cam.

03-10-2012, 10:00 AM	#3
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Suspension set up Chevelle Has stiction been eliminated in the front A Arms? How much travel do you have? Are the springs the correct rate for the weight over/on the front tires? Is the front end sitting at the correct ride height static?