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Old 12-08-2014 | 12:53 PM
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Just pondering putting V6 springs in front to aid in weight transfer at the drag strip.

In theory it should lift more, but I'm afraid it may want to fall faster as well.

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Old 12-08-2014 | 01:00 PM
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Use a 9/1 shock
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Old 12-08-2014 | 01:02 PM
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1" drop v6 springs on the street.

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Old 12-08-2014 | 01:10 PM
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I've never driven anything w/drag shocks.

How are the 90/10s DDing?
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Originally Posted by dirt track racer 81
1" drop v6 springs on the street.

It appears your setup is working well. Thanks for the info.
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Old 12-08-2014 | 06:22 PM
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What about removing front sway bar? I know everybody does it w/the F body's.
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I have no sway bar.. In that that pic I just had some cheesy s10 shocks and only had 2" of extension.. I've since added a 9/1 7" stroke shock, rides just fine.
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1" drop v6 springs on the street.

Why can't my truck do this???
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Old 12-08-2014 | 08:43 PM
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Why can't my truck do this???
Do you have Coilovers?
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Old 12-15-2014 | 12:41 AM
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I noticed on Rock that the v6 and v8 Coil springs for a obs is the same part #. Anyone know if the factory springs are different for different engines?
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