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coil spring rate/options with IA2 and factory control arms
Getting ready to update the front suspension on the gto. Car has been 930s as is, but shes whooped. Already have new adjustable front shocks on the way, and i do not want tubular control arms yet, mostly because as I understand it you loose alot of travel over factory style, in addition to the $1000 expense
What are the A BODY, aftermarket block, steel fender cars running for coils? I have moroso coils and lakewood 90/10s in there now, they are about 25 years old or older. I know they are still available, and i know santuffs are about 10#s lighter than moroso, but i know a lot of guys just using replacement moogs that are hanging the wheels and having good results. thanks in advance part numbers appreciated
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What shocks did you go with (if AFCO you have to open up the lower control arm for them to fit). Also, if AFCO (or a coilover-bodied shock), someone (not sure who) offers a hybrid (small diameter bottom/stock diameter top) spring that offers more extension vs a standard coilover spring.
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Went with Vikings. I do not want coil overs in the front. I have strange double adjustable and coils in the rear w a converted Alston street 4 bar set up
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I have 6cylinder Camaro springs in the IA/Camaro and height is correct. I had some cut 1 coil off when the iron SBC and 4 speed were in it but it was too low with the IA in it. Stock lower control arms. QA double adjustable shocks.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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1969 carousel red firebird 455, richmond 5 speed 1964 540 gto 1971 lemans sport convertible 1972 Maverick under slow construction |
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