coilovers
Jan 1, 2015 | 05:03 PM
#11
I think that would be the 6.9" stroke shocks, RT recommends a 14" spring but HyperCo doesn't make a 14x1100 spring, but you may not need such a high spring rate with that much travel, maybe a 12x850 would have the same effect.
Jan 1, 2015 | 05:07 PM
#13
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you cant spring your setup like a low rider, you need to set it up so it transfers like a drag setup otherwise youre wasting your money
need a spring that is long enough to extend the front high enough with enough energy stored
need a spring that is long enough to extend the front high enough with enough energy stored
Jan 1, 2015 | 07:21 PM
#17
A drag type shock would be ideal.
I had just a crappy s10 shock here, come to find out I only had 2" extension. But you'll want to get a shock that'll give you all the extension you can get for weight transfer.
This is cheap eBay 1" v6 drop springs, and 2" gbody drop spindles.
I had just a crappy s10 shock here, come to find out I only had 2" extension. But you'll want to get a shock that'll give you all the extension you can get for weight transfer.
This is cheap eBay 1" v6 drop springs, and 2" gbody drop spindles.
Jan 1, 2015 | 11:44 PM
#19
If you are switching to coilovers for drag racing, then you need to set them up for it by using really light springs. Like 500# or something close. If you are doing the swap for a better ride, then you have the right idea by going with a 900# or so.
Just depends on what you are setting the truck up for.
Just depends on what you are setting the truck up for.
Jan 2, 2015 | 01:11 AM
#20
I gotta agree with most on here, you'd be going backwards with a ridetech shock and a streetable spring for drag racing. If you have a street truck though go for it. Also, the arms will only save you about 15 lbs total. So $1100 for 15 lbs isn't a real good return.
I'll have about $4000 in my new front setup but it's gonna loose nearly 150 lbs (probably more than that). Ridetech arms, custom belltech spindle, madman brake kit and custom valved afco coil overs.
My opinion, the set up I used to run worked awesome. Drop springs and an adjustable qa1. I was able to cut 1.5 60's (in street trim) or 1.3 60's (in race trim) with a 4/6 drop. It's affordable for most, cuts great 60's, and can be tightened back up to have a comfortable street ride.
I'll have about $4000 in my new front setup but it's gonna loose nearly 150 lbs (probably more than that). Ridetech arms, custom belltech spindle, madman brake kit and custom valved afco coil overs.
My opinion, the set up I used to run worked awesome. Drop springs and an adjustable qa1. I was able to cut 1.5 60's (in street trim) or 1.3 60's (in race trim) with a 4/6 drop. It's affordable for most, cuts great 60's, and can be tightened back up to have a comfortable street ride.