lOOKING FOR A LITTLE info ON SHOCKS,,,,,

[mitch sowers]

Thanks Tom, I was waiting to see if you might get on here ! I know you help alot of racers out on questions . I thank you for that.. I'm aware of the shocks , and the travel they will need. My car doesn't need alot of travel .So I think I will be okay there. I'm leaning more to the tube a-arms ,more then the shocks.The car works good now,just trying to clean up the front area. I didn't know if I had to go with both ,or just the a-arms alone. Thanks for your help.... and thanks for showing the picture..Mitch.........

[FG1090]

Hi Mitch, Frank Grillo here, do what Tom says he knows his stuff. He set my car up an right out of trailer it handle like a new caddy. Couldn't be happier. Good luck Frank

[kmyers]

Hey Mitch,
I have been looking to do the same to my Nova, I was planning on going w/ just the control arms and steering rack conversion. mainly to lighten up the nose of the car and eliminate the 1971 metal. I figure since I limit the suspension travel to a minimum, I'd keep "stock style prings". I would like to narrow the track width as well. You'll have to let me know what you decide to do and how it works out. See ya at the races. Kevin

[SST159]

Tom,
I too am looking to upgrade my front suspension this year. Frank showed me his set up and it really looked great along with his praise of the difference. I have a 70’ Camaro 10.90 and bracket car. When I 10.90 race, I limit the travel which is not a problem however when I bracket race all out, the car likes and needs the front end to come up and get the weight on the back tires. I currently use a tall 18” stock style springs ( a real bitch to install) with lots of stored energy and a respectable ride height and I use a Koni single adjustable SPA1 shock. I have ordered the tubular pro A-arms. I held off on the rack because it appears the only advantage for me would be weight and that is really not an issue at this time vs the work to install. Car weighs 2850, SBC and my fat azz. I would like to upgrade the shocks so I can adjust without taking them out of the car. As you most likely know the Koni requires removal to adjust. I was leaning toward the Strange single adjustable for stock spring set up. You mention some others. If you don’t mind what shock did you put in Franks car and do you have a recommendation? Thanks in advance for your help

[FG1090]

Hey Drew, I have Strange single adjustable- # S5267. Just turn the knob and your done,had the same Konies they work but were hassel to change. Frank

[SST159]

Hey Frank,
Happy New Year to you and family.
Thanks for the info.
That is one of the shocks I am concidering.
Sounds like I may be in the right direction.

[FG1090]

Happy New Year to you and yours Drew, You might want to give Lynns husband Tom a call at S&W racecars. I beleave they are having a sale on shocks this month,Good luck Frank