I'm looking into getting some new shocks for the rear of my chevelle. the summit 3 way adjustables just aren't cutting it. I was interetsted to see if anyone has run the rancho 9000 shock in the rear with any success, and if they are well suited for a drag application (car only runs mid 12s but trying to get the 60' down to 1.72-1.6x)

and also what part number did you use?


thanks
Rob

I believe one of the car mags did a Nova drag car with the "cheap" goal in mind.

I remember them using the Rancho RS9000 9-way adjustables on that car.

I have them on my lifted 4x4 K5 Blazer, but I wouldn't have any idea what part number to use with a Chevelle (or any other GM A-Body).

Hope that helps alittle.

I think the model number for the 9 way adjustable is RS9000X.

I think they might be a good somewhat cheaper adjustable shock for drag racing.
After all, that's what they sell over at Calvert racing
You know, makers of the Caltrac bars.

what i did was call rancho with the extended and compressed length measurements,along with the type of ends needed,and they supplied a part #.

Originally posted by ericrickster:
what i did was call rancho with the extended and compressed length measurements,along with the type of ends needed,and they supplied a part #. And the part number was???

well to stray off topic, has anyone used these for racing, and how did they perform for you?

We use them on our 64 Nova road racer. I went to the Rancho website and chose shocks by length and mounting style to fit our car. I had to modify my front lower mounts to get them to fit.

http://www.gorancho.com/documents03/03_catalog_specs_1.pdf

http://www.gorancho.com/documents03/03_shock_specs.pdf

i have them on my nova with cal tracs(its what they recommend). they work well i think. ive had it in the 1.40's on spray.

Originally posted by TROY:
i have them on my nova with cal tracs(its what they recommend). they work well i think. ive had it in the 1.40's on spray. Troy what year is your Nova?

If it is a 68-74 can you give me the part number of the shock?

Thanks

i cant remember what number i used,but i have my shocks moved in and made my own mounts. they are longer than factory also.