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izonme13 · 12-19-2009, 10:31 PM

Ok so I have a 56 chevy p/u with a 77 nova clip. im probably going to use my 350 smallblock with a 4L60 trans. My question is what springs to use. Stock nova v8, camaro v8, Z28 springs or something aftermarket. It has a 15/16 swaybar and I want it to ride good, but also handle a little like a sports car. Im just not sure what to use, so i thought maybe someone here could give me some insight.

SCOTI · 12-20-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by izonme13

Ok so I have a 56 chevy p/u with a 77 nova clip. im probably going to use my 350 smallblock with a 4L60 trans. My question is what springs to use. Stock nova v8, camaro v8, Z28 springs or something aftermarket. It has a 15/16 swaybar and I want it to ride good, but also handle a little like a sports car. Im just not sure what to use, so i thought maybe someone here could give me some insight.

The truck might weigh a little more on the front half vs. the F/X body cars. I would opt for a Z28 spec (slightly stiffer) spring.

**N2TRUX** · 12-20-2009, 12:48 PM

Scoti is on the right track, but I would suggest getting it mocked up before making a final decision.

If you have the stock Nova springs, build the truck around that. If you need a different spring rate, it's easy enough to change them later.

12-19-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	nova front clip springs Ok so I have a 56 chevy p/u with a 77 nova clip. im probably going to use my 350 smallblock with a 4L60 trans. My question is what springs to use. Stock nova v8, camaro v8, Z28 springs or something aftermarket. It has a 15/16 swaybar and I want it to ride good, but also handle a little like a sports car. Im just not sure what to use, so i thought maybe someone here could give me some insight.

12-20-2009, 12:48 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: nova front clip springs Scoti is on the right track, but I would suggest getting it mocked up before making a final decision. If you have the stock Nova springs, build the truck around that. If you need a different spring rate, it's easy enough to change them later. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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