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Old 02-11-2011, 07:34 AM   #8
PGSigns
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Re: street/strip suspension

With out knowing what the configuration of the 4 link is going to be it is hard to tell. Most of what I see for the bag kits is a parallel four bar setup and they will not do well for the strip. A good race four link will not do well with ride height changes like the other 4 link does. Your going to need a four link with adjustable bars in it and the ability to adjust the location of the front of the bars to be able to set the instant center. Springs and cal tracts would be the best cross over for the duel duty. You may want to look at having a 200R4 done for 500 HP. They will hold more power than the 700 and the best choice for an OD trans for lots of power would be the 460LE. The choice of the converter is the most important thing to getting it to work. An off the shelf converter from a parts store is the worst thing you can use. I use Hughes converters and if you call them or any of the race converter builders they can put you together one that will take the power and work with the tuck for what you want to do. As you are planning this build anything you can do to take weight off the front of the truck will help. Get two sets of wheels one just for the track so you can put a set of tires on the front that are nice and light. Also this allows you to adjust the tire height to get the reaction time down or up depending how the truck leaves the line and how you see the bulb. Shocks can not be over looked and a set if adjustable drag shocks will do wonders for the hook. Being able to but bite in or take it out depending on the track or the setup is a must.
Jimmy
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