Re: cal trac shocks or strange
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10/16/17 12:28 AM
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anyone try the strange shocks S5282 same length both compressed and extended as the caltracs shocks. caltracs are 9 way strange 10 way. about 20 dollars more for strange. anyone try them Don't know that strange part number but if they aren't double adjustable find something else.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: cal trac shocks or strange
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10/16/17 09:40 AM
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The problem with the strange shock is you can not adjust it tight enough to control the cal tracs. even though they are both single adjustable the valving on the rancho is better
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Re: cal trac shocks or strange
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The problem with the strange shock is you can not adjust it tight enough to control the cal tracs. even though they are both single adjustable the valving on the rancho is better Because it's repurposing a 4x4 TRUCK shock. I'm another one with the old 5-way Ranchos and they work Ok, but I'd like to try a DA shock.
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Re: cal trac shocks or strange
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10/16/17 12:35 PM
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What suspension system are you applying these shocks to?, and what level of performance is the car aimed at?
LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120
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Re: cal trac shocks or strange
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10/16/17 02:56 PM
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CMcAllister
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Strange, AFCO and most others are able to revalve the shocks to a specific application. Most off the shelf shocks are too soft for any serious effort. Strange are OK for a lot of guys if the are calibrated right. We've had pretty good luck with the AFCO Big Gun valving. Not many cars I've been involved with still using out of the box valving.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: cal trac shocks or strange
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10/16/17 08:06 PM
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I have another race car. This is going to be mainly just going to be on the street. Its a 69 satellite with super stock springs, mini tubed 16.50 x31 quick time pros. I might make a few passes but I'm not putting a cage in it. just want a decent shock don't need anything spectacular. I just saw the strange shocks they sold are bolt in. should run low 11's high 10's unless I hit it with some juice. You can get Viking DA's for a reasonable price. Even for what you are doing, skimping on shocks just doesn't make sense to me. My street car runs low 12's and I have Viking DA's on all 4 corners. I'd spend that money all over again.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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