autocross suspension

#1HUNT · 05-05-2008, 01:33 PM

i want to auto cross my 02 lightning

ready to get my suspension set up what shod i run?

looking to spend no more than (1.200.00)

thanks.

svtsilverback · 05-10-2008, 04:31 AM

my first suspension did very well on the auto-x. ran Hoosier r1 slicks also.

front:
ruslow 1200lb coil springs
Hotchkis shocks

rear:
hotchkis leaf springs
hotchkis shocks

new set up:
front:
rulsow 1200lb coils
Western Chassis 2" drop lower control arms
DJM upper control arms
hotchkis shocks
hotchkis sway bar

rear:
hotchkis leaf springs
hotchkis shocks
hotchkis sway bar

have not driven the truck on a auto-x with the new suspension yet. But with the lower ride height and bigger sway bars it should be alot better. The truck handles GREAT!

#1HUNT · 05-11-2008, 04:15 PM

thanks

ibismojo · 05-14-2008, 02:22 AM

What class did you end up running in svtsilverback?

svtsilverback · 05-16-2008, 01:52 AM

street prepared. i was in with modded vettes, lotus, mini coopers, etc. not fair for a truck lol. did okay though.

ibismojo · 05-25-2008, 06:36 PM

I just ran my truck with Western LCA and some type of longer shackles, but otherwise stock. Did ok for beat up F1's. I was about as competitive as Mazdaspeed 3's/Ford Focuses...depending on driver. Good stuff.

Rippin_01 · 11-26-2008, 06:56 PM

If you want to have fun and still be competitive then you should do mods that allow you to still stay in ESP class. all id need is a set of race tires and i could hang with or beat everyone in my local class. i usually only run a couple of seconds off of the first place car.(depending on track) last year at the steamboat mustang round up i beat everyone in my class and every new 08 mustang that raced in my run group. you should of seen there faces when a truck beat there brand new car it was awesome!

4 cam tbird · 02-03-2009, 04:17 PM

I just run stock. In F stock that way. I've won a few events in SE Michigan with various clubs running the events including a couple SCCA events.

crug75hid · 11-03-2009, 05:02 AM

mention your class!
lets us know thing better!
autocross turning tough for trucks...lol

05-05-2008, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
#1HUNT to turbo or not to turbo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft,Myers Fl Posts: 92 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	autocross suspension i want to auto cross my 02 lightning ready to get my suspension set up what shod i run? looking to spend no more than (1.200.00) thanks.

02-03-2009, 04:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
4 cam tbird Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clawson, MI Posts: 52 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just run stock. In F stock that way. I've won a few events in SE Michigan with various clubs running the events including a couple SCCA events. __________________ 2004 Lightning - Bright Red Clearcoat 984 / 3781 Born on 11/14/03 1994 Thunderbird DOHC 4.6L - Sold 1968 Torino DOHC 4.6L/T-56 Swap in Progress

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05-10-2008, 04:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
svtsilverback Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: lexington ky Posts: 910 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	my first suspension did very well on the auto-x. ran Hoosier r1 slicks also. front: ruslow 1200lb coil springs Hotchkis shocks rear: hotchkis leaf springs hotchkis shocks new set up: front: rulsow 1200lb coils Western Chassis 2" drop lower control arms DJM upper control arms hotchkis shocks hotchkis sway bar rear: hotchkis leaf springs hotchkis shocks hotchkis sway bar have not driven the truck on a auto-x with the new suspension yet. But with the lower ride height and bigger sway bars it should be alot better. The truck handles GREAT!

05-11-2008, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
#1HUNT to turbo or not to turbo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft,Myers Fl Posts: 92 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks

05-14-2008, 02:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
ibismojo Tow Vehicle Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 527 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	What class did you end up running in svtsilverback?

05-16-2008, 01:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
svtsilverback Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: lexington ky Posts: 910 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	street prepared. i was in with modded vettes, lotus, mini coopers, etc. not fair for a truck lol. did okay though.

05-25-2008, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
ibismojo Tow Vehicle Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 527 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just ran my truck with Western LCA and some type of longer shackles, but otherwise stock. Did ok for beat up F1's. I was about as competitive as Mazdaspeed 3's/Ford Focuses...depending on driver. Good stuff.

11-26-2008, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rippin_01 An AMERICAN Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Two Stories above Hell-> Posts: 171 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you want to have fun and still be competitive then you should do mods that allow you to still stay in ESP class. all id need is a set of race tires and i could hang with or beat everyone in my local class. i usually only run a couple of seconds off of the first place car.(depending on track) last year at the steamboat mustang round up i beat everyone in my class and every new 08 mustang that raced in my run group. you should of seen there faces when a truck beat there brand new car it was awesome!

11-03-2009, 05:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
crug75hid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	mention your class! lets us know thing better! autocross turning tough for trucks...lol