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Old 09-01-2006, 08:54 AM
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Any suggestions to help correct..I have no idea where to start.

1998 Chevy Short wheel base, standard cab. Has an Ls1 with a M6.
4.11 gears, posi 10 bolt. 4/6 drop. Original 6 cylinder leaf springs, flipped under axle to drop. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 09-01-2006, 10:06 AM
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Try clamping the front section of the springs this will stiffen them preventing spring wrap up which causes wheel hop.
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I am thinking a heavier duty spring, better shocks.
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Start off with spring clamps and if that doesn't work move on to a Cal-Trac-like system...
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Ill give spring clamps a try first. Thanks. Where can I buy a set?
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Originally Posted by LS1Silverado98
Ill give spring clamps a try first. Thanks. Where can I buy a set?
Make your own with some u-bolts from Napa. Here are some pics of mine:
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3299638
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3299651
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3299670
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Thanks for the pictures. Ill let you know how it works. I think ill give it a try tomorrow if i can get the parts.
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call calvert racing and be done with it.
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Yeah the spring clamps will help some but you won't be happy until you get some real traction bars.
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Yeah, I called calvert racing friday. I think im just going to order those next week and do it right.
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