Chassis Works Vari-Shock Coil-Overs

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I ordered my shocks Friday. I had some discussions with Jim in sales about valving, mounts and spring rates. Valving is fully adjustable of course and I went with bearing mounts on a suggestion from Katz. He said to go with the bearings and switch to poly mounts for street running. I will order some poly mounts before I finish building the shock towers.
Alston has a 450# spring listed in the catalog but they don't carry it because no one has ordered it. Katz and I decided on the 450# as a good starting point for initial development. Katz also suggested trying some stiffer 525-550# springs down the road. I have a set of 450# springs I picked up at a swap meet for 10 bucks. I'll use those for now and then order a new set from Afco when the time comes.
Mark

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Thought I would update the thread with a coupla' pics. The shocks look great but the proof is in the pudding and it will be a while before they see any road time. Just something to look at and verify suspension clearances right now...

The spring is a 450lb per inch. I picked a set up at a swap meet for 10 bucks last year...