Super Stock Spring questions

[70sixpkrt]

I’ve got a set of SS 3800# springs that have been in my rafters for 20 years (never used). You coming to Pittsburgh any time soon?

too bad you weren't closer. I would buy them.

 

[early2drsedan]

i have pair in my car there junk in the old days they where great springs when made in canda now the ones made in mexico are pure junk after 5 years of driving on the street and about 7 passes there junk

 

[Gunner1]

I need new springs. Mine are S shaped. Just bought this thing. Cal Tracs, I was on their web site. But they dont offer for 63's. My guess if 66/67's will work.

 

[33 IMP]

I need new springs. Mine are S shaped. Just bought this thing. Cal Tracs, I was on their web site. But they dont offer for 63's. My guess if 66/67's will work.

Mopar a and b-body springs come in 20", 21", and 22" front segments, at least. All super stock springs are 20" and most b-bodies need a special front spring hanger to use them.
First step is to measure what front length you have now (front spring eye middle, to rearend locating pin.
If you want caloric split monk's, all you have to do is get the proper front hanger.
Edit:I f#@king hate auto correct! Caltrac split mono's, not caloric split monks, ********!

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I need new springs. Mine are S shaped. Just bought this thing. Cal Tracs, I was on their web site. But they dont offer for 63's. My guess if 66/67's will work.

Have Cal Traks on my 63 for over 10 years! Viking DA shocks front & rear.

 

[Aron Gleason]

Have Cal Traks on my 63 for over 10 years! Viking DA shocks front & rear.

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That is pure awesomeness at its best.

 

[Dodge 330]

Mopar a and b-body springs come in 20", 21", and 22" front segments, at least. All super stock springs are 20" and most b-bodies need a special front spring hanger to use them.
First step is to measure what front length you have now (front spring eye middle, to rearend locating pin.
If you want caloric split monk's, all you have to do is get the proper front hanger.
Edit:I f#@king hate auto correct! Caltrac split mono's, not caloric split monks, ********!

They are split monos. You can re-drill the center pin to get whatever front segment you need! Mine were 22" front segment and are now 20". Called Calvert first and they said it was fine to do that.

 

[440rb]

Calvert/mono's on the '69RR I crewed on in 2020, 3800@line, street driven there and raced the same but with 2 flats preload with 10x29's and 9-ways on 7, backed off for drive home to no preload and soften shocks, no problems and 10.30's@the track, 1.42 60's with a mild BIG wedge motor.

 

[Dodge 330]

We have been running Cal-Tracs, split mono's and Calvert rear shocks for quite a few years now in our street/strip car. I put lots of street miles on the car and try to get to a track most every weekend in the summer. The launch is much more level and consistent vs. the old Superstock springs. This is a heavy, all steel 3,700 lbs. car and has been 1.36 60 ft. with a 275 drag radial. 10.01 @ 133 mph in the 1/4 mile. We've even done some hard 275 street tire (400 treadwear) stuff and pulled off a 1.72 60 ft. These tires on a big torque car are like driving on ice, but the Cal-tracs still work well to plant the tires.

 

[Cranky]

skip the air shocks as well not good for leaf cars

My first car got air shocks.....one legger 8 3/4....minimal amount of air in left side shock and 25 psi in the right side.....and poor man's posi. If the car is sitting a bit high in the LR, turn up the LF torsion bar a bit. There's always ways to set up opposing corner weight bias. Imo, air shocks with separate valving isn't bad for leaf cars. Now in this case with that much power I wouldn't even bother with air shocks or leaf springs.

Shock tower is not made to carry the car..

You might be surprised at just how much stress a set of non-air heavy duty shocks put on that shock mount but sure, air shocks with maximum air is hard on it.....but so far even with the abuse I've given most of my cars, I've never had any issues with pulling one off. There used to be a LOT of guys running around with the *** end high in the sky to clear big tires and can only imagine how many got pulled out living in the rust belt. Never heard of it happening down in my area.

 

[Cranky]

We have been running Cal-Tracs, split mono's and Calvert rear shocks for quite a few years now in our street/strip car. I put lots of street miles on the car and try to get to a track most every weekend in the summer. The launch is much more level and consistent vs. the old Superstock springs. This is a heavy, all steel 3,700 lbs. car and has been 1.36 60 ft. with a 275 drag radial. 10.01 @ 133 mph in the 1/4 mile. We've even done some hard 275 street tire (400 treadwear) stuff and pulled off a 1.72 60 ft. These tires on a big torque car are like driving on ice, but the Cal-tracs still work well to plant the tires.

What's your front to rear weigh bias?

 

[Cranky]

I’ve got a set of SS 3800# springs that have been in my rafters for 20 years (never used). You coming to Pittsburgh any time soon?

Think I have you beat by about 5 years. I don't even remember what they are anymore lol Just know they are 5 and 7 leaf not including the main leaf....

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

My 3700lb boat has been [email protected] adjustability is fantastic and is better then.........NONE!

 

[Dodge 330]

What's your front to rear weigh bias?

52/48

 

[Cranky]

52/48

Not bad! But.....could be better with some time/work......

 

[33 IMP]

Not bad! But.....could be better with some time/work......

A little front end weight helps keep the nose down. That's what I keep telling myself so my 60/40 don't seem so bad......lol.

 

[Cranky]

A little front end weight helps keep the nose down. That's what I keep telling myself so my 60/40 don't seem so bad......lol.

60/40?! What the heck are you using to enhance traction??

 

[33 IMP]

Four link, coil overs,......and 15" wide tires. and not a lot of total weight.

 

[Cranky]

Four link, coil overs,......and 15" wide tires. and not a lot of total weight.

That should do it!!

 

[dvw]

My sons 62 Savoy runs Cal tracks as well, 1.38 60ft using the same M/T radials we drive on the street. As far as weight bias. Mine is 54.5% on the nose. Its needs every bit of it.
Doug