Wagon guys... Springs?

Rifleman223

Weekend Racer
Sep 21, 2008
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Central "oneida" NY
Hey guys, my question is, What springs should I start out with and how long should my shock be? Alittle info for you... Its an 83 wagon, full interrior, Tubed with a comp. eng. rear frame kit and magnum 4 link. Ford 9" for a rear. I want to stay close to stock ride heigth. I see comp. eng. offers a 12 and 14 inch shock and spring, what are some of your set ups? I have 3 way adj 14 inch shocks sitting here and was thinking around 150# springs? Is that in the ball park to start out?
 

red barn

Frequent Racer
Mar 5, 2007
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Syracuse, NY
150 seems like a decent place to start... The two door guys are using the 120 and 140# springs in their stock suspension cars. Wagon will be a little heavier in back (especially with a full interior) so 150 sounds reasonable to me
 

el meano

Amateur Racer
Jun 19, 2009
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new haven CT
i run 12" @150lbs in mine, 29.5X9.0 tire with qa1's. combo works well and is just about where i want the ride height to be about 1" lower than stock.

edit- its a stock suspension car with no backseat, a 10gal cell, and battery in rear.
 

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