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funnyfarmracer · 05-17-2013, 09:18 AM

Best springs for bbc powered LWB 69 chevy??? Is pinion angle even an issue with these trucks??? Good cheap shocks???

Starting a new project.

69 lwb 1/2 ton
ho 72 rear diff with 4.57 gears
468 BBc oval ports, mild flat tappet cam, forged pistons and lots of nitrous.
two plates a cheater and a big shot
th350 3200 stall

just want cheap fun as you can tell

Blue Rat · 05-17-2013, 04:36 PM

Sounds like that is going to get to be $$$$
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funnyfarmracer · 05-17-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Rat

Sounds like that is going to get to be $$$$
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Not really. I already have all the parts just want to get it to hook on the cheap and be fun. I want my boys to be able to drive it too.

Blue Rat · 05-18-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by funnyfarmracer

Not really. I already have all the parts just want to get it to hook on the cheap and be fun. I want my boys to be able to drive it too.

That is a plan!

Wish I had all my parts!

gofastnut · 05-30-2013, 06:10 PM

Are you lowering it? You might take a look at pinion angle...
Don't go too cheap on the shocks, you'll regret it. Unless you're trying to get your suspension figured out and NEED something. Then by all means, go cheap!

Super73 · 05-30-2013, 09:28 PM

There is no true answer to your question with out more info. Front and rear weights along with compressed height based on desired ride height are parts of the puzzle. That info will allow us to help give you an educated guess.
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*low&slow* · 06-25-2013, 11:55 PM

Without getting all technical on you, I assume the truck isn't lowered and the suspension parts are stock excluding the rear end. For cheap fun, I say just go buy new shocks. They will be stiffer that your old worn out ones. And get some fatter tires. Also with all the Nitrous, try leaving at a lower rpm or not use the nos right off the launch. I'd say that's about as cheap as you can go if you're just wanting some fun on the weekends. If you want to not go cheap, then listen to the guys above lol

05-17-2013, 09:18 AM	#1
funnyfarmracer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: porter texas Posts: 57	I'm sure this has been covered but.... Best springs for bbc powered LWB 69 chevy??? Is pinion angle even an issue with these trucks??? Good cheap shocks??? Starting a new project. 69 lwb 1/2 ton ho 72 rear diff with 4.57 gears 468 BBc oval ports, mild flat tappet cam, forged pistons and lots of nitrous. two plates a cheater and a big shot th350 3200 stall just want cheap fun as you can tell

05-17-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Re: I'm sure this has been covered but.... Sounds like that is going to get to be $$$$ Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2013, 06:10 PM	#5
gofastnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williams, CA Posts: 760	Re: I'm sure this has been covered but.... Are you lowering it? You might take a look at pinion angle... Don't go too cheap on the shocks, you'll regret it. Unless you're trying to get your suspension figured out and NEED something. Then by all means, go cheap! __________________ Jeff 96 C3500 Crew Cab Long bed (Waiting on Cool Name) 64 C-10 shortie stepside, "Ole Brownie" C-10 Club My achingly slow build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508345

05-30-2013, 09:28 PM	#6
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: I'm sure this has been covered but.... There is no true answer to your question with out more info. Front and rear weights along with compressed height based on desired ride height are parts of the puzzle. That info will allow us to help give you an educated guess. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

06-25-2013, 11:55 PM	#7
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: I'm sure this has been covered but.... Without getting all technical on you, I assume the truck isn't lowered and the suspension parts are stock excluding the rear end. For cheap fun, I say just go buy new shocks. They will be stiffer that your old worn out ones. And get some fatter tires. Also with all the Nitrous, try leaving at a lower rpm or not use the nos right off the launch. I'd say that's about as cheap as you can go if you're just wanting some fun on the weekends. If you want to not go cheap, then listen to the guys above lol



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