[ElCamino70SS]

What spring rate would you guys recomend on a lowered big block camino '70?
It has 2 inch dropped spindles now and I want it to be as low as possible, so the springs need to be really stiff.
What rates are we talking about?
Thanks

 

[Stu]

I am using 800# springs with about a 2 inch drop on my 71 Elky.

BBC Weiand 177 blower/merlin iron heads (read front is heavy) and I am really pleased with the 800# spring rate.

 

[Derek69SS]

Anything over 600# will require shocks that are either adjustable, or valved for race cars... nobody makes a "street" shock for springs that heavy. I run AFCO "street-stock" dirt-track racing shocks on mine with 925# springs, but the linear valving is pretty harsh for the street.

Adjustable shocks would be your best option, and work with any rate you choose, but they are expensive.

 

[Stu]

Agree with Derek.

I am running Afcos; pretty sure 1021s. Very happy with results. Not too harsh.

 

[ElCamino70SS]

Ok thanks!
When you say 800#, that means 800 lbs/inch, right?
Where can I buy these rates?

I work at Ohlins Racing so we got a pretty good stock of springs, but we don't use the dimensions that I need on our springs.
I'll be putting together my own shocks so the damping force will not be a problem.

Thanks for your help