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How to know which strange coil over shocks?

Discussion in 'Suspension, Chassis and Tire Tech' started by str8stang036, Oct 17, 2009.

  1. str8stang036

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    Sep 10, 2003
    I am getting close to buying strange rear coil over shocks for my minitub project. How do I know which ones to get? What spring rate?

    Jose
     
    str8stang036, Oct 17, 2009
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  2. LowBoostinT76

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    Dec 15, 2003
    Call team z.
    Weight of vehicle front/rear and a few other things are needed to figure out what spring rate is needed.
    I was told with rear springs you want the softest that doesn't coil bind and that will allow you to tune with the rear shocks and allow the rear shocks to do there job.
     
    LowBoostinT76, Oct 17, 2009
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  3. Mike93SVT

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    sorry it took me so long to get back to you. just been busy lately. my car has a 10pt chromoly, all tubular suspension. 351w, s475. the goal weight of the car is under 3300 lbs and dave at team z recommended this setup for me


    double adj coil overs #S5006 and #S5006PR , not sure why they're different. haven't look close enough, assuming teh valves are on opposite sides

    springs #SP12125A 2.5x12" spring 125 each

    spring seat kit #S1409
     
    Mike93SVT, Oct 17, 2009
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  4. str8stang036

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    No problem Mike, I understand. I have an 8 month old and its hard for me to do things also.

    I know I am shooting for under 3000lb. Right now I don't know the distribution of weight. I will ask Dave for suggestions.
     
    str8stang036, Oct 17, 2009
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