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    Default 5th Coil Shock

    When moving the shock from one hole to the next on the lift bar, are you suppose to move the shock with it on the frame.

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    I don't quite understand your question but when you move it on the 5th arm you move it a equal increment on the chassis in the same direction

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    Thanks for the answer.

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    Np also worth noting is generally when moving back it is recommended to increase spring rate

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    I was told to add 25 pounds more spring each hole you moved it back. That was a long time ago, is that theory still true?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roudy73 View Post
    I was told to add 25 pounds more spring each hole you moved it back. That was a long time ago, is that theory still true?
    It depends on the spacing

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    So if it was a 300 pound spring an you moved it back 2inch would you put in a 325?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roudy73 View Post
    So if it was a 300 pound spring an you moved it back 2inch would you put in a 325?
    If I did my math right, assuming 600 ft pounds at rear end with a 5.00 gear for 3000 ft pounds at the axle then the poundage at the arm is this at this length (I used numbers to make it easy)

    32" = 1125.28#
    34" = 1058.84#
    36" = 1000.00#
    38" = 947.39#

    Obviously this is assuming enough traction to be full throttle or least to the torque rating I listed at that RPM and time. Increase/decrease the torque, gear, or traction and those numbers can go up or down a fair amount.
    Last edited by billetbirdcage; 06-17-2020 at 04:08 PM.

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    Are guys still starting around the 300 range with a crate car?

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