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I have a 49 PU that has a 74 Camaro clip. Using the 350/350TH and wondering if the stock coil springs are going to be OK or if I should install a new set and if so what spring rate? I grafted the Camaro frame in to the same height as the truck frame as I am going for close to stock ride height.
Any ideas? Should I just assemble it and see how it works?

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I'd wait and see how it comes out, before I'd go changing springs. The AD metal might add a little more weight, but I doubt if it will lower it to much. Just my 2cents.

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I have a similar setup.I installed new springs rated for V8 Nova

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Since the Camaro and Nova front suspension was and still is used in round track racing applications, there are numerous choices available from places that cater to the roundy-round guys. All sorts of different ride heights and weight ratings can be accomodated by simply selecting the spring height and weight capacity from an online catalog. Just Google "race car suspension" or something similar. ARP (American Racing Products) is one of the bigger-name suppliers, but there are a bunch of them.
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