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    Suggestions/Ideas on hooking

    Well I have been thinking it over, and there are alot more guys running more power to the wheels and being able to hook. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or ideas on how to better my suspension. Right now I am running the 3" lower control arms up front with a 6" flip kit in the back. I have DJm calmax crap shocks all around. I need ideas on how to hook up better. I want the "caltracs/4 link suspension" ideas to be thrown out last. Any suggestions on a different shock setup, or tire setup would be great.

    I ran jeff (gmcwantsLS1) slicks this past weekend at temple, and they hooked off the line, but once full boost hit, I kinda sort felt them get out from under me. My 60ft was like a 2.14 with the slicks..

    My stall is stock by the way in front of the lvl 5 65e
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    Wait until you run them at SAR. There will be a big difference!
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    I was thinking of maybe doing that battery relocation setup with a different shock setup in the back. Then start looking into the stall/springs and rods to run more boost.
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    Softer shocks front, stiffer rear. Remove the front sway bar and relocate the battery.
    2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock

    Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).

    Sold: 1981 GMC LB RC 1500 2002 4.8L 4L60E 12 bolt 3.73 Richmond Lock Right AC PS Nelson Performance tuning

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    Quote Originally Posted by GMCwantsLS1 View Post
    Softer shocks front, stiffer rear. Remove the front sway bar and relocate the battery.
    What exactly does the front sway do? The damn thing is loose on the end links and rattles like coins. Should I do stock used shocks in the front? and what for the rear?
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    4 Link! FTW. I hooked just fine at Temple. Everything Jeff said and put a fuel cell behind the axle.
    30' Ford Model A Tudor Sedan - Custom chassis - Big bore LS2 - twin B76's - Glide - 9" w/ 3.07 gears - 30" DR tire - 2k lbs cruiser

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBTBSS View Post
    4 Link! FTW. I hooked just fine at Temple. Everything Jeff said and put a fuel cell behind the axle.
    Like where the spare tire sits? How big you think I could get one back there?
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    Adjustable shocks. Setup 90/10 on the front and 50/50 on the left rear and 60/40 on the right rear. Get some drag radials and air them down to whatever works best for your setup. A rear anti-sway bar will make it squat square at launch instead of it burying the right corner down only.

    Last but not least, Caltracs.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    hmmmmmmmmmmm decisions decisions
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    Quote Originally Posted by duckysbht View Post
    Like where the spare tire sits? How big you think I could get one back there?
    20 gal easy. or put it in the bed and keep the tire too.
    30' Ford Model A Tudor Sedan - Custom chassis - Big bore LS2 - twin B76's - Glide - 9" w/ 3.07 gears - 30" DR tire - 2k lbs cruiser

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