Front Coilover Springs and Rear Bolt in 4 Link

[JAKES1969]

I have 2 questions to solve one problem, how to make my 69 Camaro ride better.
It's a 383 / 5 spd car, A/C ( saying this for weight ). I run a 17x8 with a 245/40/17 Michelin on the front and a 18x9.5 on the rear 275/40/18. It has 2 njio name sway bars front and rear, disc front, drums in back, i'm also not sure who's leaf springs or the rate but they are multi leaf. Shock wise Viking dual adjustable front and rear with a 400 lbs spring on the front. I'm using Global West upper control arms, the lower has the drop pocket to allow the front drop down. I have been told between 450 - 500lbs on the front springs. So my question is who makes the best springs and the same question on the bolt in 4 link and what rate sting on the rear coilovers.
The car handles really good but the ride is atrocious I'm open to any suggestions to get the ride improved.

Thanks ... JT

[stab6902]

You should be able to make your car ride fairly well with that setup. What tire pressure are you running? I usually recommend 30 psi for the street. How are your shocks set? Go full soft and then firm them up until the car doesn't feel "wallowy." Most people run more rebound than compression damping, especially on the street. I've never messed with Vikings so I can't recommend settings off the top of my head, but if you called them or one of their better distributors they could probably point you in the right direction.

Going to a stiffer front spring won't make the car ride better unless you're constantly bottoming out, and a bolt in four link probably won't either unless your rear leafs are crazy stiff.

[JAKES1969]

You should be able to make your car ride fairly well with that setup. What tire pressure are you running? I usually recommend 30 psi for the street. How are your shocks set? Go full soft and then firm them up until the car doesn't feel "wallowy." Most people run more rebound than compression damping, especially on the street. I've never messed with Vikings so I can't recommend settings off the top of my head, but if you called them or one of their better distributors they could probably point you in the right direction.

Going to a stiffer front spring won't make the car ride better unless you're constantly bottoming out, and a bolt in four link probably won't either unless your rear leafs are crazy stiff.

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You should be able to make your car ride fairly well with that setup. What tire pressure are you running? I usually recommend 30 psi for the street. How are your shocks set? Go full soft and then firm them up until the car doesn't feel "wallowy." Most people run more rebound than compression damping, especially on the street. I've never messed with Vikings so I can't recommend settings off the top of my head, but if you called them or one of their better distributors they could probably point you in the right direction.

Going to a stiffer front spring won't make the car ride better unless you're constantly bottoming out, and a bolt in four link probably won't either unless your rear leafs are crazy stiff.

[JAKES1969]

Ryan hi,

Thanks. On the tire pressure 30 all the way around ? I'll back the compression back as you recommend as well. On the leaf springs any suggestions ?

[stab6902]

Yes, 30 psi all the way around is a good starting point. If you drive really hard on the street and your front tires are rolling over onto the sidewall you can bump them up a couple psi.

As long as your leaf springs are from a reputable company and in decent shape the rate should be in the ballpark. Focus on getting the shocks dialled in, especially in the back, before throwing any more parts at it.

[JAKES1969]

Yes, 30 psi all the way around is a good starting point. If you drive really hard on the street and your front tires are rolling over onto the sidewall you can bump them up a couple psi.

As long as your leaf springs are from a reputable company and in decent shape the rate should be in the ballpark. Focus on getting the shocks dialled in, especially in the back, before throwing any more parts at it.

Will do ... Thanks again

[Rod]

Evening Jake, give me a call at my shop tomorrow some time, we located in Tennessee, lets talk about setting and setup, my shop is Suspension Geek 931-231-4505

[JAKES1969]

Evening Jake, give me a call at my shop tomorrow some time, we located in Tennessee, lets talk about setting and setup, my shop is Suspension Geek 931-231-4505

I'll call you tomorrow ... Thanks

[79T/Aman]

I have a feeling you are bottoming out something, jounce bumpers, shocks, especially if it is lowered the spring rate is too soft.

[JAKES1969]

You are correct. I spun the collars up 1" and it helped i'm still interested in suggestions on who the best springs to use.

Thanks ...

[79T/Aman]

there are not many choices in hybrid conical springs, but Viking are top quality US made springs, 550-650 is where I would be