Question on Caltracs

David Lee · 02-15-2018, 11:24 PM

I am about to order my Caltrac split springs springs for my 67 Cuda that will be running in K/SA. On Calvert they give me an option from a 1+ height, neutral -1 and -02 heights.

Which one would be the best choice?

FireSale · 02-16-2018, 02:56 AM

That body style is similar to my 68 Mustang coupe. I had the lowered springs and had tire clearance issues. Replaced them with the lifted versions - +2. I think - and I run 28/10s in there with mini tubs. Might be able to fit 30/10.

David Lee · 02-16-2018, 04:21 AM

thanks, i have a set of the older SS springs on it now. and a old set of MT 29" slicks. I will see how it looks and fits and make my determination then.

GTX JOHN · 02-16-2018, 05:34 AM

Our A body stockers are at neutral.

John used to make a narrower spring that made tire clearance easier
to work with on A Bodies. Duster and Demon really do not need them but
they make it much easier on earlier A body cars and some of other A body stuff like 67 to 72 Darts.

David Lee · 02-16-2018, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

Our A body stockers are at neutral.

John used to make a narrower spring that made tire clearance easier
to work with on A Bodies. Duster and Demon really do not need them but
they make it much easier on earlier A body cars and some of other A body stuff like 67 to 72 Darts.

Thanks John, one day owe you a big dinner

Larry Hill · 02-17-2018, 08:17 AM

After you get the springs and you want to adjust ride height, it is easier to adjust up than down.

Dave Gantz · 02-17-2018, 10:05 AM

With respect to the commenters (and lots of other racers who run his stuff), I would call Calvert.

1arunem · 02-19-2018, 11:14 AM

Also keep in mind whatever you get, when you first install, they will settle and change. At least mine did. I got stock height and was worried it was too high at first but they settled in nicely.

02-15-2018, 11:24 PM	#1
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Question on Caltracs I am about to order my Caltrac split springs springs for my 67 Cuda that will be running in K/SA. On Calvert they give me an option from a 1+ height, neutral -1 and -02 heights. Which one would be the best choice?

02-16-2018, 02:56 AM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Question on Caltracs That body style is similar to my 68 Mustang coupe. I had the lowered springs and had tire clearance issues. Replaced them with the lifted versions - +2. I think - and I run 28/10s in there with mini tubs. Might be able to fit 30/10. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-16-2018, 04:21 AM	#3
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Question on Caltracs thanks, i have a set of the older SS springs on it now. and a old set of MT 29" slicks. I will see how it looks and fits and make my determination then.

02-16-2018, 05:34 AM	#4
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,720 Likes: 2,768 Liked 2,428 Times in 688 Posts	Re: Question on Caltracs Our A body stockers are at neutral. John used to make a narrower spring that made tire clearance easier to work with on A Bodies. Duster and Demon really do not need them but they make it much easier on earlier A body cars and some of other A body stuff like 67 to 72 Darts. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

02-17-2018, 08:17 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,614 Likes: 1,901 Liked 10,655 Times in 2,211 Posts	Re: Question on Caltracs After you get the springs and you want to adjust ride height, it is easier to adjust up than down. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-17-2018, 10:05 AM	#7
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Question on Caltracs With respect to the commenters (and lots of other racers who run his stuff), I would call Calvert.

02-19-2018, 11:14 AM	#8
1arunem Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question on Caltracs Also keep in mind whatever you get, when you first install, they will settle and change. At least mine did. I got stock height and was worried it was too high at first but they settled in nicely.