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: Installed new springs today


sinned
Dec 4th, 04, 7:23 PM
Hey, I just got done installing some new front coils and adjusters. I wound up with 750 Tru-coils and 5.5" adjusters. Holy sh!t, what a difference. I went from "I could keep up with the late model stocker F bodies" to "WOW, where are the Vipers". No signs of push at all, still running without a sta-bar, but it feels good anyways. Anybody contemplating front suspension on an A or F body needs to think about looking at AFCO, Speedway or Landrum. The springs are pretty inexpensive if you want more or less rate and height is easily adjustable.

Derek69SS
Dec 4th, 04, 7:37 PM
Could you list the specifics of your setup?

sinned
Dec 4th, 04, 8:11 PM
I was getting ready to start listing and thought, see if THIS (http://www.jackazzmotorsports.com/frontend.html) doesn't answer all your questions. If not, let me know.

Derek69SS
Dec 5th, 04, 8:53 AM
Thanks! Any particular reason you didn't use coil-overs?

I'm doing a similar build, except using 12" B-body brakes and adjustable uppers from Pole Positions.

sinned
Dec 5th, 04, 11:02 AM
2 reasons, 1)initial cost 2)with the adjusters I am running I don't see any advantage, especially when different springs are less expensive should I need to change rate.

Bob West
Dec 5th, 04, 12:11 PM
Didnt KJett go back to a stock front end after trying tubular control arms and coil overs?