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08-24-2005, 10:11 AM
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Got Big Block?
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rear springs
Anybody ever used chevelle springs on the back of your truck? I had a local drag racer say that his truck launched best with a set of worn out station wagon springs (before he tubbed it...) His truck ran like 5.70's in the 1/8th mile so I figure he knows what he is talking about. I've got a set of Chevelle/El Camino "cargo" springs that I thought I might try.
PS. I understand I won't be able to haul as much stuff, etc... I'm just looking for a little less rake and better weight transer. I went for another shakedown run and all I could do was SPIN, SPIN, SPIN.... videos to come soon! 
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08-24-2005, 01:22 PM
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I tried them in my 67 years ago. They were out of a 78 camino. It didn't change the ride height much but they were alot softer riding.
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08-24-2005, 03:30 PM
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thanks SCOTI! I'm still waiting for you to come out west and help me finish my mini-tub....
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08-28-2005, 07:12 PM
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UPDATE: I put the "cargo" chevelle coils on and it raised my ride height by about 3"
 So I then tried my "normal" chevelle springs and they were perfect!!! ...except for one thing.... the drivers side was a little over 1" lower than the passengers side.... so I thought I must have put that one on upside down so I took it off and flipped it over... no change. I guess one spring was just weaker than the other..... oh well, it was worth a try.
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