2nd gen front suspension upgrade

[markss28]

WSSIX, you have a nice ride and I went through it pretty quick. I was thinking about the viking coilovers as well bc there are a few companies selling them on the cheap today.

I may just Ridetech control arms and coilovers as MCB is having a great deal on them.

Eventually Id like to do the 4link but Im about 3 months from that decision.

How do you like the 650lb spring rate? Seems a little high but once again I have no experience with this so just curious.

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by markss28

I may just Ridetech control arms and coilovers as MCB is having a great deal on them.

Eventually Id like to do the 4link but Im about 3 months from that decision.

How do you like the 650lb spring rate? Seems a little high but once again I have no experience with this so just curious.

with the ridetech setup I would order a 700 lb spring and the single adjust shock it will work great with the leaf rear

[WSSix]

Keep in mind I'm running an aluminum headed LT1 with a T56 so I'm much lighter than my original 403/auto combination. I also have 225lb mono leaf rear springs. So far the spring rate is fine. I've only street driven the car and am still getting the shocks dialed in but it's not jarring, bottoming out, or rubbing the fenders. We'll see how it goes when I start pushing it though. Swapping coil springs is easy so if I have to change then no big deal.

[markss28]

Well I pulled the trigger and ordered from MCB Ridetech control arms and coilovers. They had such great prices and Kim was so helpful I couldnt pass it up. Cant wait for them to come in.

MCB for the win!

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by markss28

Well I pulled the trigger and ordered from MCB Ridetech control arms and coilovers. They had such great prices and Kim was so helpful I couldnt pass it up. Cant wait for them to come in.

MCB for the win!

what spring did you order?

[markss28]

Originally Posted by Rod P

what spring did you order?

I have no clue. MCB said that Ridetech decides that based off my specs. I'll be calling them on Monday to verify before they ship. From what I've researched it seems that 550-650 is a good rate. I know u said 700 so maybe they will recommend that. I just need to make sure it will be a good balance for when I order the rear 4 link. Should have that ordered by March.

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by markss28

I have no clue. MCB said that Ridetech decides that based off my specs. I'll be calling them on Monday to verify before they ship. From what I've researched it seems that 550-650 is a good rate. I know u said 700 so maybe they will recommend that. I just need to make sure it will be a good balance for when I order the rear 4 link. Should have that ordered by March.

ummm OK...you do know I work for RideTech....