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Old 08-29-2012 | 09:32 PM
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What are you guys running on the front coil overs? I have a full weight car and thinking the 300 pound springs, Im about to order a set of strange struts and dont want to get to light.
Old 08-29-2012 | 10:11 PM
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What are you guys running on the front coil overs? I have a full weight car and thinking the 300 pound springs, Im about to order a set of strange struts and dont want to get to light.

I'm guessing it's a f-body? 4th gen? If so, at full weight, at least 300#. Maybe heavier.
Old 08-29-2012 | 11:50 PM
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There are a few things that will determine the correct spring rates and correct shocks for what you need for your car.

I have sold a whole lot of Strange and Afco shocks to people in this community and have used them myself so I can recommend the correct combination for your needs and budget.

Give me a call and we can go over all the options and pricing.

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I'm running strange SA shocks and afco 275# springs with an iron block and a lot of stuff removed.
They are VERY soft, but seem to do good for me, they aren't adjusted rediculously high to get the ride height right, yet they allow plenty of extension from the stores energy in the spring. Helps get the front end up, and the weight on the back tires.

I'll be glad to ditch the iron block for aluminum when the time comes, so I can adjust the springs down further, and get more extension out of them.
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I'm running 300# Hypercoils with Strange single adjustables (S5269) currently. Full weight. Seem perfect for me.

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I have sold a whole lot of Strange and Afco shocks to people in this community and have used them myself so I can recommend the correct combination for your needs and budget.
Eric, any idea on the weight difference between the Strange S5069 and S5071 due to the different spring designs, say with Hypercoils? Any weight savings getting rid of the upper spring mount altogether and going to a clevis mount?
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