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03-25-2018, 04:05 PM | #1 |
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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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03-25-2018, 05:31 PM | #2 |
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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.
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03-26-2018, 06:47 AM | #3 |
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Re: Shocks
Thanks for the info
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03-27-2018, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: Coil Over Springs
any suggestions on spring rate for 2900 lb car
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03-27-2018, 01:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Shocks
130 lbs. IMO You only want enough spring to hold up the rear of the car
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03-27-2018, 04:52 PM | #6 |
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Re: Shocks
Thank You again LOL
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03-30-2018, 04:17 PM | #7 |
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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. |
03-30-2018, 05:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: Shocks
Thanks Jim
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03-31-2018, 08:29 AM | #9 |
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Re: Shocks
Frank I have been running 110lbs on the back of mine for years
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04-01-2018, 06:51 AM | #10 |
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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.
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