front spring rates

[hogwild]

can somone tell me if 3/4 ton springs have a stifer rate that 1/2 ton ,want to stiffen front suspention for circle track racing,2 wheel drive, 1986,also will be lookin to lower 2 inches,cut coils ?

[Irish_Alley]

I think you will have better luck with shocks.
I know with racing mini sprints we would adjust the shocks
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Year/1986/Make/CHEVROLET/Model/C10/Department/Chassis-Suspension/Section/Suspension-Components/?keyword=racing&page=1

[1980c10]

I installed 2" shorter springs from bell tech. They are stiffer and also use a thicker diameter than my originial springs. I don't think the were very expensive either if I remember right. btw my truck is a 1/2 ton with the heavy duty spring option so I imagine they would be the same used as a 3/4 ton.

[three8six]

X2 what 1980c10 said, you should be able to find a set of shorter stiffer springs for under 100 bucks.

[Da67goatman]

As cheap as airbags are, you could throw them in and tune them for different track conditions with air pressure from the pit air compressor, even during a race.

[hogwild]

thanks for the replies, i will look at belltech, air bags are not aloud

[VileZambonie]

What about coilovers?

[hogwild]

suspention is suposed to remian stock,no racing shocks or springs.thats why i was thinking 3/4 ton springs,but after market springs would work if i blasted them and left outside to rust,realy only need front right spring to be stiffer