Drag car suspension

**Inkdcountryboy** · 10-13-2009, 02:38 AM

just to get some ideas..im going AJE k-member and coilovers for the front..going steeda hardcore complete rear suspenion package....but any suggestions on what rear springs and shocks to run?? i kicked around the idea of coilovers...but undecided so far.. i wanna get this backend of this car done so i can get my AJe kit and get it in the car...and start filling holes in the engine bay... thanks ahead for any thoughts or suggestions

**Rodeheaver's** · 10-13-2009, 09:52 AM

i thoght you were doing the team z??

**somethingclever** · 10-13-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Rodeheaver's

i thoght you were doing the team z??

x2!?!

**biminiLX** · 10-13-2009, 02:51 PM

If you are going with a Steeda rear suspension, why wouldn't you ask them and go with their suggestion?
Use parts designed to work together or don't be surprised with less than spectacular results.
Unless you got a deal on those parts i say buy a complete kit designed to work together.
My suggestion would also be Team Z, I think his results speak for themselves.
Good luck.
-J

**Inkdcountryboy** · 10-13-2009, 03:55 PM

The reason i went with steeda was it was in a swap deal..it was the suspension that was to be on Racefans coupe..but they had to switch plans since it was tubbed and such.

**Sonic03snake** · 10-13-2009, 04:01 PM

The Steeda stuff works great on my car, 500 HP stick car, 3600 lbs, and a couple of bags full of low 1.4 60 ft time slips.

**Wolfpack Speed** · 10-13-2009, 06:55 PM

My new car is all whored out with Team Z but my old yellow cobra had steeda double adjustable uppers, hardcore lowers, anti-roll bar, single adjustable qa1's and oem bullit springs. 1.3x's all day long

**biminiLX** · 10-13-2009, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Inkdcountryboy

The reason i went with steeda was it was in a swap deal..it was the suspension that was to be on Racefans coupe..but they had to switch plans since it was tubbed and such.

Well, if you already got it then you're good to go.
I'd still call them and get their recommendation to work with the rest of the suspension but most people have good success with something close to a Fox 5.0 rear spring rate and a good adjustable shock. Kinda like those two bums above

-J

**Inkdcountryboy** · 10-13-2009, 09:57 PM

i thought about repaint the 4cylinder rear springs and reusing them...but who knows ...deff a steeda anti roll bar.. but as far as shocks im totally unsure

**Wolfpack Speed** · 10-13-2009, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Inkdcountryboy

i thought about repaint the 4cylinder rear springs and reusing them...but who knows ...deff a steeda anti roll bar.. but as far as shocks im totally unsure

I had good luck with the single adjustable qa1's, much better then the 50/50 lakewood. If you are going to spend the money for an adjustable, or even double adjustable, spend it on the rear shock. Unless your car is really out of balance or your making huge power, the 90/10 is a very affordable and functional front strut.

**Martin0660** · 10-13-2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Inkdcountryboy

but as far as shocks im totally unsure

Several here have had pretty good luck with the Strange single adjustables and they are reasonably priced. I didn't care much for them but have since changed several things in the suspension and haven't tried them with the new set-up.

**Inkdcountryboy** · 10-13-2009, 10:56 PM

whats the thoughts of keeping the 4cylinder springs? or would you suggest something better?? as far as big power with the car...doubtful...but my guess on the low side 600hp at the wheels maybe 700 whoknows