QuestionQUESTION: Hi, my question is; what is the basic starting point towards converting a 92 s10's rear axil/ suspension set up from stock leaf springs into a drag/street rod? Thanks
ANSWER: HI . THE BEST THING IF YOU WANT A COIL SPRING RACE TYPE SUSPENSION AND BIG TIRES OR SLICKS IS TO GO TO ONE OF THE CHASSIS BUILDER WEBSITES LIKE S+W IN PA. THEY HAVE A COMPLETE WELDED SUBFRAME WITH LADDER BARS.YOU WOULD JUST MEASURE YOUR OLD FRAME AND CUT IT ,THEN WELD IN THE SUBFRAME .TAKE A LOOK AT >http://www.swracecars.com/store/Direct-Fit-82-02-S-10-Fully-Welded-Rear-Frame--L LUCK ,JOHN
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QUESTION: Then again, I've been doing some reading, and have been finding that alot of trucks are sticking with the leaf suspension and use traction bars and shocks from company's like "Culvert". So, my new question is which type of suspension would you recommend? I'm extremely new to street/drag racing, so your advice is very helpful.
ANSWER: HI . YES I'D RECOMEND THE CAL TRACS OR THE COMP ENGINEERING SLIDE A LINK SETUP . THEY WORK VERY WELL ,ARE EASY TO INSTALL AND S10 S HAVE A PRETTY BIG WHEEL WELL THAT CAN FIT A 10 INCH WIDE TIRE .THE COILOVER SETUP IS LABOR INTENSIVE AND NOT CHEAP . CHECK OUT THIS IMAGE ON THE CALVERT RACING SITE AND READ THE TEXT UNDER THE PIC.>http://www.calvertracing.com/gallery/page7pic13.htm. GOOD LUCK ,JOHN
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QUESTION: Right on, thanks... the picture shows exactly what I'm looking to do... As far the word "stock" is concerned...Does this basically mean I'm just sliding new parts on without fabricating new mounts?
AnswerHI ,ZACTLY! BUY THE KIT (THEY HAVE A STREET KIT THAT ELMINATES THE LOWER ADJUSTMENT HOLE IN THE FRONT BRACKET FOR MORE GROUND CLEARANCE ,STOCK HEIGHT TRUCK? JUST GET THE REGULAR KIT) .I INSTALLED 2 OR 3 OF THESE , TAKES LIKE AN HOUR TO 2 . GOOD LUCK . JOHN
