Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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what is a load leveler shock?
A shock with a coil over on it. They're a quick fix for sagging sprins. Probably wont work well for traction.
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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05/03/05 09:28 PM
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Those things, like air shocks shouldn't be used at all. They put loads on the shock mounts that weren't intended. Have you ever seen an upper mount go through the trunk (or a reapired mount area)? This was a big problem back in the day.
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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05/03/05 09:35 PM
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On an A-body car the 2001 Dodge shock worked well. My shocks are dented as well. I would not worry about that.
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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05/04/05 01:20 AM
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I am running KYB's in front, any suggestions for brand. I can change all of em. And is that a 1/2 ton truck or ? Thanks Jesse Quote:
On an A-body car the 2001 Dodge shock worked well. My shocks are dented as well. I would not worry about that.
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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i use Gabreil red ryder gas shocks from a f-150 pu . 2wd. the lenght is just right and there cheap like $9.99 at the auto store .. its a cheap way to see if they will work for you 1 hour and 20 bucks.. my 3410 duster goes 1.39 60 fts with these and its on a small slick. 10" for the cost its a no biggie if it doesnt work as aposed to $89.@ shocks just to find out there is no improvement. cheap.
365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured [image][/image]
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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05/09/05 10:48 PM
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I posted this on my own thread but will see if I get a responce here:
Ran the Dart on Sun. 360 ci 727 4.30 28x11.5 33080lbs 60's were in the 1.55 1.54. This is with an Et of 10.93 10.92.
.810 T-bars Koni spa-1's full loose Car is set with a slight rake.
SS springs all factory clamps ,Rancho RS9000 set at 6, pinion snubber
When we added 4 spring clamps to the front and back portion of the smallest leaf and removed the snubber the car went 1.51. The launch looked a lot smoother.
Should the rear spring clamps be on the smallest leaf or the next leaf up?
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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Your 60' picked up with the clamps, an the snubber out? Where do you have the clamps at now? Your car may like more of a rake. Maybe as much as 3".
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Re: Tips for SS Spring Drag Cars
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05/09/05 11:07 PM
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The added clamps are on the smallest leaf front and back. This places the clamps within the dia of the rim. Plus I have all the original clamps on.
The car always responded better with a level rake but it seams detrimental now.
I don't think it pitch rotates the best it has ever. Although I'm not driving right now so I see it from a different perspective.
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