Currently running a 14" 150lb coil over spring on top of Strange 10-ways in the front. Car feels like it has NO suspension in the front. You will literally bend the fender trying to push or pull on it. I pulled the struts off to make sure they were working correctly and they are, and I checked the front control arms for any binding but they move freely.
What I did notice is the coil looks very compressed when the car is sitting on them. They measure 14" when off the car (DUH), and about 8" when the car is sitting on them. Brooks indicated that they shouldn't be compressed more then 5 inches. Additionally I had asked them about some pretty aggressive wear on the coil over sleeves and he mentioned this is also a sign of springs that are too light.
Ideally I'd like to put the car on some scales, but do not have access to 4 corner scales. Any idea on what spring rate to shoot for (obviously this will be a blind guess at best). Car has an iron block 370 ls motor with a front mounted t6, air conditioning, large radiator and intercooler, but tubular k and suspension. Probably pretty heavy on the front even still.
What I did notice is the coil looks very compressed when the car is sitting on them. They measure 14" when off the car (DUH), and about 8" when the car is sitting on them. Brooks indicated that they shouldn't be compressed more then 5 inches. Additionally I had asked them about some pretty aggressive wear on the coil over sleeves and he mentioned this is also a sign of springs that are too light.
Ideally I'd like to put the car on some scales, but do not have access to 4 corner scales. Any idea on what spring rate to shoot for (obviously this will be a blind guess at best). Car has an iron block 370 ls motor with a front mounted t6, air conditioning, large radiator and intercooler, but tubular k and suspension. Probably pretty heavy on the front even still.
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