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We purchased a stage III chassis with shocks on it. Is there any way to tell what # the springs are????????

Originally Posted by guilld

We purchased a stage III chassis with shocks on it. Is there any way to tell what # the springs are????????

Should be on your build sheet or invoice, if not ask the company who built it....

Most shock springs are color coded.

I am writing this to show one way of setting up a car. This is a design decision, it's just the way I like my cars to look, I'm sure it's not for everyone. How's that for a disclaimer?
I said earlier that I set my shocks in the center position at ride height, but never said why I do this.
I use very long shocks, minimum of 4" of travel, I have used them as long as
6". It's not so much that I am after the travel of the shock, I'm after the travel of the spring, for ride quality.
I like my cars as low as possible, so when I set it up for ride height I allow 2" of clearance for the wheel well to tire clearance. I narrow the rear end so there is 1" of clearance between the side wall of the tire and the closes body panel . So when you stand behind the car you can't see any daylight between the tire and body. Sometimes for some unknown reason I have to raise the car when it's finished I have the adjustment available. I have never been in a position where I had to lower it.
I hope this can help someone who is getting ready to set up there rear end of there car, also when choosing shocks and springs. That is if you like this type of look.

I'm using 250lb springs on my roadster. I have found the ride just right, although if i'm honest 225lb would have been perfect. I fitted 165lbs to begin with but found them way too soft.Seeing as you are still in the building stage, I would find another way of lowering the rear by moving the mounts .
I don't think you'll know for sure how they are until you start driving it with a full tank of fuel, a load and passengers.

Originally Posted by guilld

We purchased a stage III chassis with shocks on it. Is there any way to tell what # the springs are????????

....my springs have a little sticker on them that say the weight plus the stickers are color coded.... I have a Pete & Jakes suspension.....

i have qa1 shocks by carrerra those springs if you have them say the size on the top coil engraved into it ...hope that helps