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BIGG18c · 08-26-2021, 02:24 PM

Hello, I have been a long time lurker of this site but finally created an account. I am looking for advice on some new front suspension for my 1973 Nova. The car currently is just a footbrake bracket car that runs low 11's, and has factory control arms with v6 springs and calverts cf 90/10 shocks. I am ready this winter to install tubular control arms, new shocks, springs and disc brakes. I want the car to leave like a Nova stocker. I understand i am down in the power department to get them up high but want to get the suspension right before I build a new bigger engine. The advice I would like from this group is should I do coilovers or standard spring with shock, what brands and why. Over the years I have developed the attitude of buy once cry once so price is not a huge issue. Thank you very much for your time and welcoming me to this amazing forum!

08-26-2021, 02:24 PM	#1
BIGG18c Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: North Dakota Posts: 45 Likes: 19 Liked 38 Times in 16 Posts	Front Coilover vs. Standard shock in spring Hello, I have been a long time lurker of this site but finally created an account. I am looking for advice on some new front suspension for my 1973 Nova. The car currently is just a footbrake bracket car that runs low 11's, and has factory control arms with v6 springs and calverts cf 90/10 shocks. I am ready this winter to install tubular control arms, new shocks, springs and disc brakes. I want the car to leave like a Nova stocker. I understand i am down in the power department to get them up high but want to get the suspension right before I build a new bigger engine. The advice I would like from this group is should I do coilovers or standard spring with shock, what brands and why. Over the years I have developed the attitude of buy once cry once so price is not a huge issue. Thank you very much for your time and welcoming me to this amazing forum!