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Old 10-23-2019, 01:33 PM
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I currently have bielstien shocks and I have problems launching at the track. I run M/T ET street pro's and I have upgraded every suspension component in the rear of the car. would adjustable shocks help me, and if so what brand should I get?
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Viking shocks you really can’t beat for the price and the quality. Plus being able to fine tune adjust them on the car you can’t beat it
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Viking shocks you really can’t beat for the price and the quality. Plus being able to fine tune adjust them on the car you can’t beat it

Like he said for the money it is hard to beat the vikings. Let me know if I can help you out on a set.
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I just bought a set for the rears. I have no idea how they should be adjusted. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I run M/T ET street pro's and I have replaced every suspension part in the rear with BMR parts.
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Vikings best bang for the buck.... AFCO they say you can get more of a "dialed in" suspension.
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What exactly is/was it doing at the track? Blowing tires immediately? Basketballing? Hooking then unload and spin? A good slow mo video is very helpful. Those DA shock will solve your problem, properly adjusted.
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I am spinning and the rear end is going to the right a little before I hook.
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What shocks are up front?

And like @ragtopz28 mentions, video is extremely helpful.

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I have Bilsteins all around right now. I just ordered a pair of Vikings for the rear.
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Originally Posted by curtisad
I am spinning and the rear end is going to the right a little before I hook.
What rear, posi, and gears?
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I have a stock rear end with 3:73 gears and it is an automatic.
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Quick question, does the thicker size threaded rod go through the hole or does the thinner side? I wondering because the thicker threaded rod doesn't fit through the hole. The thicker threaded rod has a lock nut so I would think that it should go through the hole. Do I need to drill the hole a little bigger? I'm talking about the bottom part of the rear shocks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.



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