Did you have to do something with driveshaft length, when changing to the split mono-leaf springs? I have an '82 S10 , drag racing with stock springs, no lowering blocks, Cal-Traks, and Calvert Racing, single-adjustable shocks. I'm debating getting a pair of 3" lowered split mono-leafs, and perhaps a pair of QA1 double-adjustable shocks. Some racers in the Drag Race Results forum I frequent are not really impressed with the mono-leafs. I must install a camera like you did, to review what my suspension is doing; I have noone to video my launches otherwise. Thank you.
I like the comparison and caltracs definitely work but the stock set up was far from ideal and needed a lot of improvement. Removing the lowering block and adding a spring clamp or two to the front of the leaf pack would have improved the launch significantly for a lot less money.
Well I guess. But there is also another way. Look at the video on the LEFT at 0:10 and see the bottom Load Spring. You can loosen the U Bolts and move that forward until it just about touches the frame. Re-Tighten the U-Bolts. It will prevent axle wrap, provide traction, and can be adjusted forward or back as needed to tune it. I have the one Lowering spring as shown in the video at the RIGHT, but instead of a Caltrac I use the Load Spring method. Cheap, Easy and it works and is still barely slightly flexible. PLUS it's extremely low profile for a lowered vehicle.
They both did great on the build but there is alot more power being lost due to the leaf suspension. Drag racing totally different ball game from track
Not exactly a direct comparison here, with the non-Caltrac view showing old multi-leaf spring pack and lifting blocks. Look at the difference in length of the shock strut - this exaggerates axle tramp and twist.
Its a comparison of one setup to another. Take one off, put the other on and compare the results. I don't care what "exaggerates" what. You can see in the video with your own eyes how much axle wrap there was with the stock setup (with lowering blocks) and completely gone with the Caltracs setup. I think you're just arguing to argue.
@@SS10guy012 @SS10guy012 I'm definitely not arguing with anyone. There is no denying that the Caltrac system works really well, you can see that very clearly. However in this video the "stock" suspension is not actually truly "stock" suspension (lifting blocks, stretched shock absorber etc.).
Thanks man, not a great content editor. Took me a little bit to the the two videos synced up but it turned out OK. I couldn't find any videos of this so figured why not do one myself?
@@SS10guy012 I’m not the best either. Does your editor show sound waves? That’s usually how I line 2 clips up. At least to get you close. You could even try the “sync audio” tool if it has it.
Hello and sorry for the late response. These are the QA1 TS804 shocks. The are only single adjustable. The double adjustable version is TD804. Beware though, as you can see in the video, the shocks are almost completely compressed and dont leave alot of room for traveling with my lowered ride height. I would recommend looking for shorter shocks for street use. Thanks for watching!
Good looking truck, hard to beat red(my favorite color) but my 94 Sonoma(factory white) is in excellent condition so I don't want to screw with it. The simple basic look doesn't fool anyone.
I mention it in the video. .075 to .100 et improvement. Wasn't drastic but they definitely made the passes more consistent in my opinion. Still in the beginning stages of tweaking it too. Thanks for watching!
@@SS10guy012 my problem for buying and running caltracs on my s10 is that I’m 90% a driver still yet and I’m lowered so idk if I can clear a 26” tire with the brackets
Yes, you do sacrifice some ground clearance with these. They do make a "low profile" set that only has 1 hole location at the front leaf spring mounting position instead of the two that I have. That would be better for street use but I would maybe look at going to a taller rear tire to get you some more clearance.
@@SS10guy012 yep 28” tire would be best to switch too but idk if it will fit with my setup I got a lot of trail and error fitment problems on expensive parts lol
Are you still running a stock rear end? I was able to fit a 28x10.5x15 Mickey Thompson slick without any tub or narrowing. Just need to find out what wheel backspacing you need.
I am on the lower hole with the recommended preload of 1/4 turn. Just installed them and only got to make about 4 or 5 passes with them so haven't really got a chance to play around with other settings. Thanks for watching!
Awesome, now I know why people the split leafs and caltracs so much for the track. Did you have lowering blocks with the leafs? How'd those work for you?
With the stock leafs I did. They worked fine. When I went to the bars, I got the 3" drop split leaf springs so I didn't need the blocks. I had to get new u bolts then and the shocks were almost too long as you can see in the video. I plan on moving the upper shock mount so they're at a more vertical position and will most likely have to get different shocks. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. I have Calvert split monos, caltracs, viking DA shocks, funkhouser shock plates and sliders for the rear of mine. I'm going to start on it soon as I finish this interior up. I'm debating on cutting out the factory cross member at the rear and welding a tubular in with upper shock mounts to have the shocks more vertical.
I appreciate the compliment. My video editing skills aren't that great but I was able to show what I wanted. I'm planning on installing sliders on the back of my leafs at some point. And was also thinking about adding a box tube cross member to make the shocks more vertical as well. One project at a time.
@@SS10guy012 It's better than what I can do now, it's new for me. I hope to start on my rear suspension in the next week or 2. My 2nd gen has a lot more weight to remove from a big spare tire mount too that's connected to the top shock mounts.
Liked and subscribed, I love the S10 with the 406. I'm about to start a couple of s10 builds on my channel, one with a 421 SBC and the other a 396 SBC. If you get time please check it out and subscribe if possible.
It's a dual pass "be cool" aluminum radiator. I got it from summit racing as a kit for an s10/blazer v8 swap. Probably wouldn't reccomend it as it doesn't leave alot of room for the motor and it's not quite enough to keep the engine cool on the street (only drag racing). I have plans to get a triple pass and do some fab work to the front end so I can mount an electric fan behind the radiator instead of in front of it. Thanks for watching!
