2nd gen front suspension upgrade

[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....

[markss28]

Originally Posted by Rod P

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

Yea I kinda thought u did.

Still they didn't recommend anything when I ordered. I'll call on Monday to make sure tho. I know u stated 700lb on a leaf spring car but what rate for a 2nd with coilovers on all 4? I'll be changing over to the 4 link in a few months.

[Rod P]

700 front, and when you go 4-link I would do 225 rear .......ride quality comes from the shock settings...I suggest the 700lb springs because it will require less preload on the spring, therefore less coil bind, more travel, better handling

[WSSix]

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That's a great action picture of you and the car, Rod.

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[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by markss28

Yea I kinda thought u did.

Still they didn't recommend anything when I ordered. I'll call on Monday to make sure tho. I know u stated 700lb on a leaf spring car but what rate for a 2nd with coilovers on all 4? I'll be changing over to the 4 link in a few months.

what are your current vehicle weights?

Originally Posted by Rod P

700 front, and when you go 4-link I would do 225 rear .......ride quality comes from the shock settings...I suggest the 700lb springs because it will require less preload on the spring, therefore less coil bind, more travel, better handling

. All will be calculated with vehicle weight. A 3000 lbs car will take less than a 4000 lbs car. It's all a package. As you know. Then there is chassis stiffness and sway bars.

Originally Posted by WSSix

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That's a great action picture of you and the car, Rod.

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. Haa Haa trey, you said... Never mind.

[bobbya312]

[QUOTE=badazz81z28;583218]Mark,
If youre interested, I'm going to be picking my 78 Camaro apart here Mid December. It has a complete Hotchkis Suspension and has about a couple thousand miles on it. Hotchkis Upper and lower control arms, Hotchkis tuned Bilstein shocks.I also have the Hotchkis Sway bars.

If OP doesn't buy, I am a serious buyer- I left you a P.M. with an e-mail address

[WSSix]

damn! I'm a dumbass.

[badazz81z28]

[QUOTE=bobbya312;583677]

Originally Posted by badazz81z28

Mark,
If youre interested, I'm going to be picking my 78 Camaro apart here Mid December. It has a complete Hotchkis Suspension and has about a couple thousand miles on it. Hotchkis Upper and lower control arms, Hotchkis tuned Bilstein shocks.I also have the Hotchkis Sway bars.

If OP doesn't buy, I am a serious buyer- I left you a P.M. with an e-mail address

Looks like the OP hit the button for strong arms. I sent you a pm

[bobbya312]

badazz- didn't get a PM or an e-mail. I'm interested in the control arms and sway bars.