Pure Stock Suspension

[Chris1529]

i can't see where that type of suspension would help this car especially if it will be an automatic. If you have good bushings in the stock control arms, that is all you need.
Put some new shocks on and some good slicks or drag radials and it will hook anywhere you race.
By changing all of that, you are getting away from the intention of the current pure stock.

If pure stock is meant to be an entry level class, you certainly don't need to spend $800 on those parts. They look to be too adjustable for the way the rule book reads anyway.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

i can't see where that type of suspension would help this car especially if it will be an automatic. If you have good bushings in the stock control arms, that is all you need.
Put some new shocks on and some good slicks or drag radials and it will hook anywhere you race.
By changing all of that, you are getting away from the intention of the current pure stock.

If pure stock is meant to be an entry level class, you certainly don't need to spend $800 on those parts. They look to be too adjustable for the way the rule book reads anyway.

Regular Stock and Pure Stock rules are near identical.
We are allowed a 3/4 inch change forward or rearward.
In my case to be able to add 30 inch tall slicks without interference.
As for good bushings...oh yes.
Stock ones with a bunch of miles on them will get the crap beat out of them drag racing.

Again chassis upgrade parts are more for safety and reliability.
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[Mike Taylor 3601]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Regular Stock and Pure Stock rules are near identical.
We are allowed a 3/4 inch change forward or rearward.
In my case to be able to add 30 inch tall slicks without interference.
As for good bushings...oh yes.
Stock ones with a bunch of miles on them will get the crap beat out of them drag racing.

Again chassis upgrade parts are more for safety and reliability.
D

I believe the 3/4'' +/- is not for relocation but is tolerance of wheel base.
On my car have urethane bushings and boxed stock control arms.
Mike Taylor 3601

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

I believe the 3/4'' +/- is not for relocation but is tolerance of wheel base.
On my car have urethane bushings and boxed stock control arms.
Mike Taylor 3601

You are correct.
Use that tolerance for the B-Body Chevy's.
Have Dick Miller Bolt on stuff.
My stock arms and bushings were all beaten up after 200k of driving and many runs on the Strip.

Dan

[1969A56]

How about adjustable pinion snubbers?

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by 1969A56

How about adjustable pinion snubbers?

YEAH you can do that!
Once you establish best height you will not move it.

I used glue and pieces of wood on my 1969 Impala.
Make sure you have a full inch of travel.

D