lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,,

SST159 · 01-06-2013, 12:03 PM

Tom,
I too am looking to upgrade my front suspension this year. Frank showed me his set up and it really looked great along with his praise of the difference. I have a 70’ Camaro 10.90 and bracket car. When I 10.90 race, I limit the travel which is not a problem however when I bracket race all out, the car likes and needs the front end to come up and get the weight on the back tires. I currently use a tall 18” stock style springs ( a real bitch to install) with lots of stored energy and a respectable ride height and I use a Koni single adjustable SPA1 shock. I have ordered the tubular pro A-arms. I held off on the rack because it appears the only advantage for me would be weight and that is really not an issue at this time vs the work to install. Car weighs 2850, SBC and my fat azz. I would like to upgrade the shocks so I can adjust without taking them out of the car. As you most likely know the Koni requires removal to adjust. I was leaning toward the Strange single adjustable for stock spring set up. You mention some others. If you don’t mind what shock did you put in Franks car and do you have a recommendation? Thanks in advance for your help

FG1090 · 01-06-2013, 12:46 PM

Hey Drew, I have Strange single adjustable- # S5267. Just turn the knob and your done,had the same Konies they work but were hassel to change. Frank

SST159 · 01-06-2013, 01:10 PM

Hey Frank,
Happy New Year to you and family.
Thanks for the info.
That is one of the shocks I am concidering.
Sounds like I may be in the right direction.

FG1090 · 01-06-2013, 01:24 PM

Happy New Year to you and yours Drew, You might want to give Lynns husband Tom a call at S&W racecars. I beleave they are having a sale on shocks this month,Good luck Frank

Tom Goldman · 01-06-2013, 02:32 PM

Drew ,the Strange singles will be fine on your car.
The big advantage of the rack is the elimination of bump steer.
this is not a huge problem on a car with stock suspension and limited travel, however it is an issue when allowing full travel.
You can correct the worst of the bump steer with a stock box by using heim ends and spacers to eliminate the stock tie rod ends.

SST159 · 01-06-2013, 03:13 PM

Frank,
Thanks I will give him a call.
Tom G,
Thanks for the advise. So there is some worth other than weight loss for my application by installing a rack. I may have header issues with that but have to wait until I put the motor back in and see. As always I and many others on this sight appreciate your experienced advise.

01-06-2013, 12:03 PM	#1
SST159 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 317 Likes: 5 Liked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Re: lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,, Tom, I too am looking to upgrade my front suspension this year. Frank showed me his set up and it really looked great along with his praise of the difference. I have a 70’ Camaro 10.90 and bracket car. When I 10.90 race, I limit the travel which is not a problem however when I bracket race all out, the car likes and needs the front end to come up and get the weight on the back tires. I currently use a tall 18” stock style springs ( a real bitch to install) with lots of stored energy and a respectable ride height and I use a Koni single adjustable SPA1 shock. I have ordered the tubular pro A-arms. I held off on the rack because it appears the only advantage for me would be weight and that is really not an issue at this time vs the work to install. Car weighs 2850, SBC and my fat azz. I would like to upgrade the shocks so I can adjust without taking them out of the car. As you most likely know the Koni requires removal to adjust. I was leaning toward the Strange single adjustable for stock spring set up. You mention some others. If you don’t mind what shock did you put in Franks car and do you have a recommendation? Thanks in advance for your help __________________ Drew Wonderly SST 159

01-06-2013, 12:46 PM	#2
FG1090 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PRESTON,CONN. Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,, Hey Drew, I have Strange single adjustable- # S5267. Just turn the knob and your done,had the same Konies they work but were hassel to change. Frank

01-06-2013, 01:10 PM	#3
SST159 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 317 Likes: 5 Liked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Re: lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,, Hey Frank, Happy New Year to you and family. Thanks for the info. That is one of the shocks I am concidering. Sounds like I may be in the right direction. __________________ Drew Wonderly SST 159

01-06-2013, 01:24 PM	#4
FG1090 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PRESTON,CONN. Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,, Happy New Year to you and yours Drew, You might want to give Lynns husband Tom a call at S&W racecars. I beleave they are having a sale on shocks this month,Good luck Frank

01-06-2013, 02:32 PM	#5
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,478 Likes: 894 Liked 886 Times in 238 Posts	Re: lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,, Drew ,the Strange singles will be fine on your car. The big advantage of the rack is the elimination of bump steer. this is not a huge problem on a car with stock suspension and limited travel, however it is an issue when allowing full travel. You can correct the worst of the bump steer with a stock box by using heim ends and spacers to eliminate the stock tie rod ends. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

01-06-2013, 03:13 PM	#6
SST159 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 317 Likes: 5 Liked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Re: lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,, Frank, Thanks I will give him a call. Tom G, Thanks for the advise. So there is some worth other than weight loss for my application by installing a rack. I may have header issues with that but have to wait until I put the motor back in and see. As always I and many others on this sight appreciate your experienced advise. __________________ Drew Wonderly SST 159