tim99ws6

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Other than quick weight transfer, there's not a ton going on with a front shock. Hell, get up in the power level, and you are actually trying to slow down the transfer by tightening down the shocks or travel limiters(or both). Most fast cars have a VERY small window of front shock travel, and the actual release of the shock in that travel is TIGHT to keep the nose controlled. Slower cars can benefit from a nice soft shock and no front sway bar to get 90% of your performance out of it.


The rear is where the primary traction game comes into play based on climate/track changes in regards to how hard you let the car hit the tires and how fast you let the shock come back. At least this is what we've seen?

To each their own in regards to how you attack your suspension setup, but if i was going to invest, I'd do it cheap up front with 90/10 front shock with travel limiters(nothing more than some chain from the local store and some plate/bolts), and a NICE set of D/a's in the rear(Afco).

blown97ss

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ok cool still deciding on the shocks, have a buddy that can get me some strange shocks. just had a question on the front springs, wich ones would i actually need i see they have a couple of different ones.

blown97ss

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still debating what shocks will help me more. my car currently hooks off the line but spins afterwards its also an auto. will singles be fine up front i really want to buy the shocks by the end of this week. thanks

blown97ss

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the car makes 500tq at 3k and 550hp, also has a 3k stall with a 373 geared s60 and a 275 50 15 mt tire. it has all tubular suspension up front.

TurboStangJON

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Strange or Afco singles will be fine up front...

ssvert99

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You can get by on singles for sure for what you have, but if cost is really a debate there are a few options for you. MWC is a direct dealer for Afco, Strange, and the new/very affordable Viking shocks. Give us a call and we can set you up with the right parts, best prices, and setup advice when the time comes.

BOLO

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IMO, I would go single up front with either 275#or300# springs and definitely double adjustable in the rear.

TurboStangJON

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Viking is the person who left QA1 right?

TXCatfish

Running da afco's in the front. Little overkill for me, but they will come in handy in the future...

TurboStangJON

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I sold my AFCO singles and I'm now running Santhuff DA's, they are overkill for most applications. Also, I have a set of JRI's sitting around that I might try out...

blown97ss

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thanks for all the info, just ordered some strange single adj shocks and springs from madman. cant wait to get these in so i can take it out.

ATwelveSec02Z28

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Santhuff TTFMF!!

Buy once, and be done. Not cheap but the absolute best shocks out there.

TurboStangJON

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Exactly!

blown97ss

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just got my front shocks today, now what would be a good starting point to set the shock. also how would i know when i need to either tighten the shock up or loosen it up.

TurboStangJON

iTrader: (27)

When it goes on the bumper.....tighten.

blown97ss

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alright good to go

blown97ss

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tightening the shocks make a big difference i did a 7.8 pass lifting the front tires about six inches having the shocks set at 5 clicks from loose with a 2.0 60ft . tightened them to 7 it lifted less with a 1.7 60ft. was going to try them at 9 but ran out of time. thanks for all the help