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Spring relocation - longer front segment? #2708489
10/20/19 10:57 AM
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I am getting ready to relocate my springs in my dart, going with split mono's and Smith Assassin bars.

Has anyone played around with using longer front spring segments?

I shouldn't be hitting the tire too hard, with a turbo SB and a low SLR, but I like the idea of pushing the IC out a little farther. I'm also planning to have adjustable front holes and sliders.


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Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: OUTLAWD] #2708667
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I am pretty sure Thumper ran chevrolet leafs on his Dart so he could have the longer front segment.


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Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: Bad340fish] #2708687
10/20/19 10:09 PM
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I "think" some of the Stock Class racers use a longer front segement . First Gen Camaro ones I think

Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: ksj] #2708689
10/20/19 10:19 PM
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DO IT.....even a low horsepower car needs a real tight shock to control that short front segment.

id rather have more adjustability in the shock to control the hit on the tire


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Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: n20mstr] #2708716
10/20/19 11:33 PM
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Pretty sure Digbys car still has stock length front segment

Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: a493demon] #2708789
10/21/19 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by a493demon
Pretty sure Digbys car still has stock length front segment


Brad, he has the opportunity to go with the longer front segment, why not???


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Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: n20mstr] #2708912
10/21/19 03:51 PM
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I agree .
Just saying the 20 will work .

Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: OUTLAWD] #2708977
10/21/19 07:22 PM
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Definitely go with the longer front spring segment and the sliders. Good set of double adjustable shocks are a must also.


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Re: Spring relocation - longer front segment? [Re: Bill_LBSR] #2709072
10/22/19 04:50 AM
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I'd go with it, use either the GM 24" or S-10 25" front segment length


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