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72GREENC10 · 08-21-2013, 10:53 PM

Can anyone tell me if i can run stock control arms, adjustable shocks and 2 inch drop springs on the front ans use it for drag racing and it work correctly? Ive heard alot about the moroso springs or using light duty springs, but are drop springs a good idea? keep in mind im wanting to drive it daily, i am gonna run leafs with cal tracs and adjustable shocks on the back as well with slicks.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-22-2013, 11:49 AM

It sounds like a solid dual purpose set-up.

I would use regular street springs, and stay away from trick springs. The trick springs have different rates so the vehicle can run as fast as it can. Not exactly what a driver needs.

72GREENC10 · 08-22-2013, 03:02 PM

Alright sweet. I'm probably putting it.back.to completely stock. Any idea.if stock 1963 64 c10 front springs are the same as 72??
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**66 C10 383** · 08-22-2013, 07:35 PM

The trick springs are not recommended for the street as stated. I tried to run some on my 69 Camaro years ago and it wasn't long until they was coming back out.

Yes, the springs are the same for at least 63-72. I've also been told they are the same all the way to 87.

08-21-2013, 10:53 PM	#1
72GREENC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: peoria az Posts: 125	Drag racing suspension Can anyone tell me if i can run stock control arms, adjustable shocks and 2 inch drop springs on the front ans use it for drag racing and it work correctly? Ive heard alot about the moroso springs or using light duty springs, but are drop springs a good idea? keep in mind im wanting to drive it daily, i am gonna run leafs with cal tracs and adjustable shocks on the back as well with slicks.

08-22-2013, 11:49 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,623	Re: Drag racing suspension It sounds like a solid dual purpose set-up. I would use regular street springs, and stay away from trick springs. The trick springs have different rates so the vehicle can run as fast as it can. Not exactly what a driver needs.

08-22-2013, 03:02 PM	#3
72GREENC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: peoria az Posts: 125	Re: Drag racing suspension Alright sweet. I'm probably putting it.back.to completely stock. Any idea.if stock 1963 64 c10 front springs are the same as 72?? Posted via Mobile Device

08-22-2013, 07:35 PM	#4
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 412	Re: Drag racing suspension The trick springs are not recommended for the street as stated. I tried to run some on my 69 Camaro years ago and it wasn't long until they was coming back out. Yes, the springs are the same for at least 63-72. I've also been told they are the same all the way to 87.



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