12.0 Suspension

  • Front A/B D S S-Metric
    (For C type Riverhead Chassis Scroll down)
    • Lower control arms
      • OEM G Body in stock location
      • Howe and Johnson OEM permitted
    • Ball Joints
      • Approved Mono-ball is allowed. 
        We reserve the right to refuse Mono-balls at WTC’s discretion
         
    • Spindles
      • Stock GM OEM in Stock location
      • OEM replacement spindles allowed ( Must not change geometry)
        • Capitol CMS56318 -CMS56319
        • Coleman steel spindle P/N 19975 or Coleman steel spindle P/N 19976
        • From the Coleman website:
          For ease of ordering all spindle parts are sold individually. To put together a complete spindle you will need to order each part separately. You will need: 1-spindle upright, 1-steering arm, 1-brake bracket, 2-steering arm bolts and 2-brake bracket bolts for each spindle. These spindles feature aluminum or steel steering arms, gusseted steel upright, and steel caliper brackets. The spindles are available in two heights:
          Part number 19975 is referred to as 8″ but is actually 7-3/4″ tall.
          Part number 19976 is referred to as 9” but is actually 8-1/2” tall.
          Both have 10 degree spindle inclination with 3 3/4″ spindle pin height
      • Non OEM Steel Spindles add 25 lbs
      • Steel OEM using pin adapter when converting to wide-five hubs permitted.
        •  ( 10 degree spindle inclination and 3/3/4 spindle pin height must be maintained.)
      • Must be reamed to same taper as ball joint
      • Spindle savers recommended
      • Camber
        • NHIS only
          • More positive than -5.0 Right Front Max negative with 0.5 allowance
            (-5.5.0 with our gauge will be considered illegal)
             
    • Brake Caliper
      • In Stock location
      • Single Piston only
         
    • Upper A-Arms
      • Steel
      • Any length
      • Aluminum cross shafts allowed
         
      • Hubs
        • Heavy duty allowed / recommended
        • Wide Five hubs add 50 lbs.
           
      • Front Sway bar
        • Any GM stock type front sway bar
        • 1 piece
        • Max 1 and 1/2 inches bar
           
      • Front Tread width
        • Supplied by team both front and rear
          • width must be recorded on decal with weight penalty if any – pre race.
            ( Decal will be supplied)
        • A/B C and D except Seekonk Metric
          • Minimum 73 inches measured from outside of rim to outside of rim
          • Max front and rear tread width 74 inches
          • Over maximum add 20 lbs per inch or 10 lbs per 1/2 inch
             
        • Seekonk Metric minimum 71 inches
          • Max front tread width 72 inches
            • Over maximum add 20 lbs per inch or 10 lbs per 1/2 inch
        • Bushings
          • No eccentric bushings
          • No non-factory adjustable devices allowed on the suspension
             
        • No devices are allowed that tie down, limit, or restrict front suspension travel.
           These include but are not  limited to Bump Stops, Coil Spring Binding, Chains, etc.
          • Frame rail must be able to raise 3 inches without rear wheel raising off ground.
  • Rear suspension (Does not include axle housing, gears, axles, etc.)
    • Type
      • 4-link with all suspension points retained to manufacturer specs.
        (Must be able to pass inspection using Johnson Chassis inspection tools
         
      • 3 point Suspension
        • Add 50 lbs.
        • Lower trailing arm must connect to chassis to stock mount in stock location
          • C/D  Chassis Add 25 lbs for altered front mount
          • Max trailing arm length 28.00 inches eye to eye.
        • All links including Upper link must be tubular with spherical rod ends or stock
          • No springs, rubbers or other design allowed.
        • Upper link max 16.0 inches.  Add 10 lbs for every 1.0 inche over.
          Examples below include allowance of .25 inches
          (16.251 – 17.250 add 10 lbs)
          17.251 – 18.250 add  20 lbs)
           
    • Rear tread width
      • A/B ,C and D except Seekonk Metric
        • May not be wider than front
        • Max 74 inches
          • If over add 20 lbs per inch or 10 lbs per 1/2 inch
      • Seekonk Metric
        • May not be wider the the front
        • Max rear tread width 72 inches
      • Bushings
        • No eccentric bushings
        • No non-factory adjustable devices allowed on the suspension
        • Upper mounts of rear end housing may use only swivel bearing type
           
      • Non stock suspension parts
        • No devices are allowed that tie down, limit, or restrict the rear suspension travel.
          These include but are not  limited to Bump Stops, Coil Spring Binding, Chains, etc.
           
    • Rear Sway bar is not allowed
  • Springs and Shocks (Front and Rear)
    • Steel – Magnetic
    • Jacking Bolts permitted at all four wheels
      • above spring only.
    • May not be custom wound
    • No coil over springs allowed
    • No coil over eliminators allowed
    • Must be mounted in stock location
    • Minimum 5 inches
    • Minimum front spring rate 550 lbs
    • Spring must be readily available for purchase for less than  $150.00
    • S Chassis must use rear leaf springs
  • Shocks   (Front & Rear)
    • Must mount directly to lower control arm
    • 1 shock per wheel
    • Must be readily available for purchase for $225.00
    • Shock can be claimed by series or any competitor for $250.00

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12.2  Suspension – Chassis  Type C

  • Front
    • Lower Control Arms
      • Must use factory mounts
      • Unaltered
      • Stock length
      • Howe and Johnson OEM permitted
         
    • Spindles
      • OEM replacement spindles allowed ( Must not change geometry)
      • Non OEM Steel Spindles add 25 lbs
      • Steel OEM  pin adapter when converting to wide-five hubs allowed without penalty.
      • Camber
        • NHIS only
          • More positive than -5.0 Right Front Max negative with 0.5 allowance
            (-5.5.0 with our gauge will be considered illegal)
    • Upper A-Arms
      • Steel
      • Any length
      • Aluminum cross shafts allowed 
         
      • Hubs
        • Heavy duty allowed / recommended
        • Wide Five hubs add 50 lbs.
      • Front Sway Bar
        • Any GM stock type front sway bar allowed
        • 1 piece
        • Max 1 and 1/2 inches
      • Tread width
        • Supplied by team both front and rear
        • width must be recorded on decal with weight penalty if any – pre race.
          ( Decal will be supplied)
        • Minimum 73 inches measured from outside of rim to outside of rim
          • Max front and rear tread width 74 inches
          • Over maximum add 20 lbs per inch or 10 lbs per 1/2 inch
             
      • Bushings
        • No eccentric bushings
        • No non-factory adjustable devices allowed on the suspension
      • Ball Joints
        • Mono-ball is not allowed
           
      • Restrictive devices
        • No devices are allowed that tie down, limit, or restrict front suspension travel.
          These include but are not  limited to Bump Stops, Coil Spring Binding, Chains, etc.

  • Rear Suspension
    • 3 point Suspensionyy
      • Add 50 lbs.
      • Lower trailing arm must connect to chassis to stock mount in stock location
        • C/D  Chassis Add 25 lbs for altered front mount
        • Max trailing arm length 28.00 inches eye to eye.
      • All links including Upper link must be tubular with spherical rod ends or stock
        • No springs, rubbers or other design allowed.
      • Upper link max 16.0 inches.  Add 10 lbs for every 1inche over.
        Examples below include allowance
        (16.251 – 17.250 add 10 lbs)
        17.251 – 18.250 add  20 lbs)
    • Bushings
      • No eccentric bushings
      • No non-factory adjustable devices allowed on the suspension
      • Lower trailing arm must connect to chassis to stock mount in stock location
        • C/D  Chassis Add 25 lbs for altered front mount
        • Max trailing arm length 28.00 inches eye to eye.
      • All links including Upper link must be tubular with spherical rod ends or stock
        • No springs, rubbers or other design allowed.
      • Upper link max 16.0 inches.  Add 10 lbs for every 1inche over.
        Examples below include allowance
        (16.251 – 17.250 add 10 lbs)
        17.251 – 18.250 add  20 lbs)
          
    • Rear Sway bar is not allowed
       
  • Springs (Front and Rear)
    • Steel – Magnetic
    • Jacking Bolts permitted at all four wheels
      • above spring only.
    • May not be custom wound
    • No coil over springs allowed
    • No coil over eliminators allowed
    • Must be mounted in stock location
    • Minimum 5 inches
    • Minimum front spring race 550 lbs
    • Spring must be readily available for purchase for less than  $150.00
       
  • Shocks (Front and rear)
    • Must mount directly to lower control arm
    • 1 shock per wheel
    • Must be readily available for purchase for $225.00
    • Shock can be claimed by series or any competitor for $250.00