spring over or spring behind ?

[Fateinc2005]

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?

 

[dmw56]

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.

 

[Fateinc2005]

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]

Spring in front of axle is an option too.

 

[dmw56]

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

 

[Fateinc2005]

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

 

[LOWANDRATY]

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"

 

[donsrods]

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

 

[Jimmy Wallbanger]

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]

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.

Only on a tube axle. Not for an I beam axle.

 

[donsrods]

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

 

[Fateinc2005]

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]

my bad

guess I saw the spring behind setup on ebay or something

 

[Fateinc2005]

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