Suspension Question

362ciNova · 03-16-2010, 07:17 PM

Hey guys. I have a 72' Nova and ive been having alot of problems getting it to launch, and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to set it up. I currently have monoleaf springs, slide-a-links and QA1 drag shocks. i set the traction bars up just like the directions said, and i got it running consistant 1.60 on my 60', but i switched my tires from mickey thompson drag radials to hoosier qtp's, and i cant get it to stop wheel hopping. ive played with the tire pressure, shocks, and reset my traction bars, and nothing helps. i cant seem to get lower than a 1.68 or so on my 60'. If anyone has any tips or advice im all ears.

Alan Sargent · 03-19-2010, 08:50 PM

The Hoosier's might have too soft a compound for the weight of the car.

tpoh815 · 03-21-2010, 11:23 AM

Go back to the Mickeys and see if it works again, then you have piece of mind!

Mile High · 03-23-2010, 06:51 PM

How much air? I wouldn't go less than 14psi. The slide-a-links I'd tighten up, no gap on the cushions. Loosen the shocks let them stretch out. A friend has a 72 Nova with split mono leaf suspension and slide-a-links. Using Hoosier DOT radials and loves them. Sixty foot numbers are low 1.60's.

Mile High · 03-26-2010, 08:31 PM

I talked to my Nova friend you maybe stretching the shocks completely out and unloading the rear suspension. He put on extensions on the shocks and fixed his car.

Theo · 03-28-2010, 12:11 PM

I use calvert Split Mono Leaf 2000 200lb. - 225lb. spring rates available.and a four link set up witch is not ajustable and I use Competition Engineering's ANTI-ROLL BAR Universal Application (C2041)that i custom fit to the frame also a set of Competition Engineering's 3-Way Adjustable Drag Shocks (C2600). All said and done in a 1970 Nova with a 383 small block 29x15x9 Hossier tire at 10lbs I have consistant 1.55 60ft times good luck.

03-16-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
362ciNova Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Suspension Question Hey guys. I have a 72' Nova and ive been having alot of problems getting it to launch, and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to set it up. I currently have monoleaf springs, slide-a-links and QA1 drag shocks. i set the traction bars up just like the directions said, and i got it running consistant 1.60 on my 60', but i switched my tires from mickey thompson drag radials to hoosier qtp's, and i cant get it to stop wheel hopping. ive played with the tire pressure, shocks, and reset my traction bars, and nothing helps. i cant seem to get lower than a 1.68 or so on my 60'. If anyone has any tips or advice im all ears.

03-19-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
Alan Sargent Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suspension Question The Hoosier's might have too soft a compound for the weight of the car.

03-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#3
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 527 Likes: 48 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Suspension Question Go back to the Mickeys and see if it works again, then you have piece of mind! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

03-23-2010, 06:51 PM	#4
Mile High Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: My RV Posts: 218 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suspension Question How much air? I wouldn't go less than 14psi. The slide-a-links I'd tighten up, no gap on the cushions. Loosen the shocks let them stretch out. A friend has a 72 Nova with split mono leaf suspension and slide-a-links. Using Hoosier DOT radials and loves them. Sixty foot numbers are low 1.60's.

03-26-2010, 08:31 PM	#5
Mile High Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: My RV Posts: 218 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suspension Question I talked to my Nova friend you maybe stretching the shocks completely out and unloading the rear suspension. He put on extensions on the shocks and fixed his car.

03-28-2010, 12:11 PM	#6
Theo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: cloverdale Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suspension Question I use calvert Split Mono Leaf 2000 200lb. - 225lb. spring rates available.and a four link set up witch is not ajustable and I use Competition Engineering's ANTI-ROLL BAR Universal Application (C2041)that i custom fit to the frame also a set of Competition Engineering's 3-Way Adjustable Drag Shocks (C2600). All said and done in a 1970 Nova with a 383 small block 29x15x9 Hossier tire at 10lbs I have consistant 1.55 60ft times good luck.