Fateinc2005
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I ordered a new front end from speedway motors it is a spring over ,now i just read that if u go spring behind u can get the front end lower . anyone have any ideas on the two different setups?
spring over or spring behind ?
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dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Don't have a clue what you ordered. But you're correct a spring behind will make your front end 3-4" lower.
This is a spring behind setup.
This is a spring over.
This is a spring behind setup.
This is a spring over.
Fateinc2005
Member
sorry i ordered the spring over ibeam with the hair pin kit ,i cant find a spring behind from speedway i have to call back tomorrow when there techs are in
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Spring in front of axle is an option too.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
I had to piece my spring behind I beam axle set up from Speedway and The Hot Rod Company.
http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_dept.asp?dept_id=9
http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_dept.asp?dept_id=9
Fateinc2005
Member
Now that im paying more attention i like the spring behind more it doesnt look so bulky ill see what they say tomorrow thanks
john
john
LOWANDRATY
Well-known member
spring question
I am using a spring behind to get the front end lower as said before, the reason I am using this set up is, I wanted a lower front end without spending any money on a droped front axle, using the spring behind setup lowered my front end about 4"
I am using a spring behind to get the front end lower as said before, the reason I am using this set up is, I wanted a lower front end without spending any money on a droped front axle, using the spring behind setup lowered my front end about 4"
donsrods
Well-known member
I measured my 27 that has a spring over setup with a 4 inch dropped axle and 25 inch tires. From the ground to the top of the spring (under load) it is 13 inches high. Just thought I would toss this number out there in case anyone was wanting to use a spring over deal.
Speedway is real good about taking stuff back. You should have no problem returning the one you have and exchanging it.
Don
Speedway is real good about taking stuff back. You should have no problem returning the one you have and exchanging it.
Don
Jimmy Wallbanger
Well-known member
Last I looked speedway sales the spring behind setup too. You can always make a higher spring perch I'm sure a ton of guys on here have done that.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Only on a tube axle. Not for an I beam axle.
donsrods
Well-known member
There are a couple of ways to go with an I beam axle if you want the spring behind. I just bought a pair of these wishbones from Speedway for my rpu project and they have a threaded provision right behind the axle to screw in a perch and make the spring sit back there.
Or, you can order a set of batwings from someone like SoCal Speed shop to use hairpin radius rods.
Don
Or, you can order a set of batwings from someone like SoCal Speed shop to use hairpin radius rods.
Don
Fateinc2005
Member
I called speedway they wont have the spring behind i beam setup until spring time my car needs a frontt end next week so ill stay with the spring over we'll just z the frame a little more, and make a taller perch i'll post pics when we get it installed
Jimmy Wallbanger
Well-known member
my bad
guess I saw the spring behind setup on ebay or something
guess I saw the spring behind setup on ebay or something
Fateinc2005
Member
I saw the spring behind on there tribute t that's why I thought they had it it was right on the cover but it's not ready yet o well I'll have to build another car when it's avail I guess
