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: Rancho Rear Shocks


camaro434
May 6th, 10, 07:20 AM
I got my new Calvert Racing drag shocks installed on the rear. What setting are you guys using for drag racing?

mdla
May 6th, 10, 07:26 AM
I'd call Calverts and get their advice for settings to start. I hear they're pretty good if you give them your setup. Let me know how you like them, they're on my short list of things I need.

Where in Oklahoma are you?

Greg O
May 6th, 10, 08:01 AM
They are likely going to tell you to start at 5 (middle). Watch the car closely (slow motion video). If it hooks for a foot or 2 then spins, go 2 clicks stiffer. If it spins right on the hit, loosen. If it dead hooks, leave it alone.:thumbsup:

What rear springs? On my factory weak springs I usually end up in the 7-8 setting.

camaro434
May 6th, 10, 11:23 AM
What rear springs? On my factory weak springs I usually end up in the 7-8 setting.
I have stock multi-leaf springs.

RSCopo
May 6th, 10, 11:40 AM
Greg, you are just going to find out what works best on your car,no two are the same. Settings can also change with the conditions. Experiment! Good luck, you made a good choice on shocks.

.gearhead.
May 6th, 10, 12:41 PM
Agree with the above posts. You'll need to adjust them for your specific setup. Sneak up on the proper setting. I have mine on the stiffest setting and the bars in the lower hole.

camaro434
May 6th, 10, 03:22 PM
Where in Oklahoma are you?

Jenks, OK.:beers:

camaro434
May 8th, 10, 06:33 AM
They are likely going to tell you to start at 5 (middle). Watch the car closely (slow motion video). If it hooks for a foot or 2 then spins, go 2 clicks stiffer. If it spins right on the hit, loosen. If it dead hooks, leave it alone.:thumbsup:

What rear springs? On my factory weak springs I usually end up in the 7-8 setting.

That worked great Greg, I started @ 7 & it spun the tires instantly & headed for the wall :o corrected & missed a shift & coasted through @ an 11.64. Loosened up to a 5 & it spun just a tad & ran a 11.086 @ 120.05 CalTracs coming in next week, I think I can get this car in the 10's. Thanks again for the advice.:yes:

Greg O
May 8th, 10, 06:32 PM
Awesome!