96 F-Body Rear Coil Springs

StockerRook · 08-03-2010, 12:43 PM

Hey everybody, I need a little help.

Im trying to build a stocker (96 Formula LT1) and i was looking for a set of racing springs for the rear. I replaced the 10 bolt with a Strange 12 bolt and bought double adjustable Strange Shocks and Struts for all four corners. Im assuming there is a reduced spring weight replacement that everybody is running. I have called a few places they have aftermarket springs for the street but not strictly for a drag racing application.

QA1 said he had stuff for the front but not the rear.

If somebody could help me out with a phone number or company that i can contact, i would be most appreciative. Im currently working in WV but the car is back in Texas. Its kinda hard trying to order parts and stuff when i have nothing to look at and measure, lol.

Oh yeah, looking for a new torque arm also. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Chris

Ed Wright · 08-03-2010, 07:42 PM

I had a set of 1990 Camaro V6 springs in my '96 TA. Forgot how much thinner wire they were wound from (seems like .040" 0r .050"), but were the same deminsions otherwise.

Rob Petrie E395 · 08-03-2010, 09:18 PM

I use V6 springs in my bracket car and that is what I have put in my 95 stocker that I am building as well. As far as torque arm I have the S&W Racecars stuff on both cars too (subframe connectors,LCA's, torque arm panhard bar ect) If you buy the whole kit from them you will save yourself some money.

StockerRook · 08-03-2010, 09:58 PM

I appreciate the help guys.

08-03-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
StockerRook Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	96 F-Body Rear Coil Springs Hey everybody, I need a little help. Im trying to build a stocker (96 Formula LT1) and i was looking for a set of racing springs for the rear. I replaced the 10 bolt with a Strange 12 bolt and bought double adjustable Strange Shocks and Struts for all four corners. Im assuming there is a reduced spring weight replacement that everybody is running. I have called a few places they have aftermarket springs for the street but not strictly for a drag racing application. QA1 said he had stuff for the front but not the rear. If somebody could help me out with a phone number or company that i can contact, i would be most appreciative. Im currently working in WV but the car is back in Texas. Its kinda hard trying to order parts and stuff when i have nothing to look at and measure, lol. Oh yeah, looking for a new torque arm also. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance, Chris

08-03-2010, 07:42 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 169 Posts	Re: 96 F-Body Rear Coil Springs I had a set of 1990 Camaro V6 springs in my '96 TA. Forgot how much thinner wire they were wound from (seems like .040" 0r .050"), but were the same deminsions otherwise. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-03-2010, 09:18 PM	#3
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: 96 F-Body Rear Coil Springs I use V6 springs in my bracket car and that is what I have put in my 95 stocker that I am building as well. As far as torque arm I have the S&W Racecars stuff on both cars too (subframe connectors,LCA's, torque arm panhard bar ect) If you buy the whole kit from them you will save yourself some money.

08-03-2010, 09:58 PM	#4
StockerRook Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 96 F-Body Rear Coil Springs I appreciate the help guys.