Drag racing setup vs Street Rod? Shocks or ??

PST bars are 230 lbs/inch. 6 cyl bars are 100 lbs/inch each. So I have a difference of 260 lbs/inch for both.

I guess I could have asked my question a bit differently. If my current setup does not break the tires loose, is there any benefit to changing shocks? Either front or rear? If by doing so, What would I see as far as the change in both the drag strip and on the street? FWIW, I do have my original 6 cyl torsion bars. I changed them because they were riding almost on the bump stops. Perhaps they are worn out or defective. If I am understanding your reply correctly, I could use smaller torsion bars with adjustable shocks that would help improve both street and drag, but adjustable shocks set at a lighter setting would still not help with the heavy torsion bars. What about the rear setup? Any help there? Any improvements with adjustables?

I have an extra set of rims that I can even go to drag slicks instead of drag radials. I had MT SS street radials in 255/60-15 with a bit of mileage left, then I will need to replace them.


At this point, I wouldn’t change anything. You want way more performance for your street driving, evidenced by your percentages above. If you are happy with your track performance then I’d leave it be. If you buy shocks that allow for changing rebound (extension) dampening, you will only change how fast (or slow) the suspension acts and reacts. The shocks control the motion of the springs. You can either slow down or speed up that motion with the shocks. If you want to transfer more load (or less) you start with the springs. I’m not suggesting you change anything yet. I suggest spending a bit more time learning about springs, spring rate and shocks and shock tuning before spending any money. That way you can save yourself some money by not making a change you don’t like and then needing to change that change too.