Travel limiters, Struts and Coil Springs, the basics of Front Suspension Drag Racing

Here are some of the basics of launching a drag car dealing with the front suspension. Some of the things we experience when at the track and how to make adjustments. Travel limiters, struts, and cool spring rate. Higher rate, less travel!

[@mikestufano4961]

Adjusting limiters in the staging lanes in your suit!!! John your the truth sir. I love when John Doc calls you out with his unlimited budget cars and you spank him by a second , with a chained down front end , Mis-colored doors I love it!!!

[@charleybetts1053]

Thanks John!! I've said it everyday on EVERY one of your videos lately, but THIS channel is quickly becoming my fav!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@PrecisionPowderCoating]

Dude, of all the no prep guys I follow in NE United States, you are by far the most influential and helpful. I've seen you race a bunch of times, and lately I feel like you are hitting all the points in the information i'm looking for. Keep up the good work man! Thanks!

[@FAFO1984]

I love these educational videos. Very helpful John!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@andrewmazzetti6926]

Great video! The examples of the car doing what you just explained were helpful.

[@CTemple82]

Got my Turbo John lesson for the day. Thank you sir, good stuff.👍

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolinacat828]

The best videos I've watched explaining drag radial suspension setup! Extremely informative! Thanks John!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@spanaird09]

Love the Public Service Announcements (PSA) John, many do not have the knowledge or experience as many of us do and glad you are taking the time to offer your advice and experiences. Keep up the great work!! From the great Northwest, have a safe racing season.

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@matthewvarnam4302]

Thanks for the video turbo John the way you can explain things helps me out a lot. One day soon I will soon put this knowledge to use when I get the extra money to get faster....keep up the good work love your channel.

[@jeremyeubanks2387]

hey man … your simple explantion in laymans terms helps the not so educated person understand this concept... i picked one thing i didn't know... i didn't know that spring rates wirked that way,,,thank you again

[@stevekissel605]

Great info. Maybe some of the youtubers that cant drive drag cars can learn something. Just a 6 needs everyone's help. Keep them coming

[@ronalddavis6457]

Unbenounced to this guy he taught me how to tune in nolimit 2 thanks bro

[@undercover4218]

Thank you for helping out fellow racers this is going to be a lot of help for me.

[@matthewvarnam4302]

I really love how u explain everything about your car and your setup I would like to see you do it on your car so I can learn more. Man this is a awesome video I would probably say one of the best if not the best...good luck with all.

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@quintongreene3652]

Thanks for the knowledge. Keep them coming

[@STOCKKCoyote]

Thanks man. I love ur videos because you actually explain alot of things and put ur knowledge out there to help people

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@keefespencer1173]

As soon as you start getting paid get some merch I like all your videos so far very informative I've learned a few things all ready and I've been around drag racing all my life and I'm 32 so I appreciate that like they always say you learn something new everyday and I hope you get alot of subscribers really soon you deserve it

[@idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255]

Man... you are an absolutely amazing person. Thank You 🙏 for helping US NEW RACERS with a LOT of VALUABLE INFORMATION. I have 1700ph @ 60psi & am still scared of the car. Learning through people like you is helping me How & Why things are happening. And how best to fit things in MY CASE aswell as other options

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Awesome, thanks! Good luck!

[@idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255]

Turbo John ... hey, brother... Today I was given a word to as I thought I’d do a similar thing to you. Like your event Purse.... as I said I’m a NEWBY to this life, but do also know that sometimes people go missing if things don’t go their way. Is it the same type of scene over there? And if so, any suggestions?

[@idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255]

Turbo John ... Until recently, my DragRacing experience has only really been as a Professional Photographer & a little bit of Street & Strip Meeting Racing in a N/A 500hp 1968 XT GT Falcon about 30years ago

[@supercharged6771]

Suspension is where I'm at currently... thanks great video

[@Stunna710]

From this whole video was very helpful when managing tire spin an suspension travel

[@joelhenry7546]

Great video becoming on of my favorite channels love the education and the secrets

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@rizzoid]

Be sure to record when you do the limiter change. It's always interesting to see that sort of work and most people only show the before and after.

[@topdragster365w]

Thanks for Tips John very nice videos. Great job

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@wes9515]

Great information once again. I am really learning some new things

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Awesome!

[@slacktantrum8748]

Interesting information. Keep them coming

[@bozz3002]

Nice video simple and easy to understand

[@NuisanceRacing]

Subscribed! Have been watching all the suspension videos, very informative!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@summitdts7696]

Great explanation. Definitely going to save this one.

[@Dwayne-we6td]

Thank you sir for the video coming from a import background love the knowledge keep up the good work

[@TrampusWingo]

Please keep these up?! Thanks for the knowledge

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Glad it can help

[@848racing7]

This is a very informational video

[@georgem.6136]

Great information , awesome video!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@victorwesterlin82]

Thanks for the information.

[@1clnsdime1]

In the dirt racing world we run these on the left rear to limit lift on a 4 bar car to adjust rear steer and bar angle. We run bushings or bump stops so when the chain hits it wont shock the chassis or pull the left rear. I could see this being a help in the drag world to not shock the chassis. Some cars run a spring even though its not legal in the dirt world u can fine tune it easier. Let me know if u need some more info or maybe u have tried this before.

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Yes, I would love to learn more about how y’all do it on dirt. Point me where to learn!

[@Cise82]

Great video! Thanks for the info

[@tinnelledwards1408]

Dude this info is crucial much needed thank you!!!

[@TAKINCAREOFBUISNESS2]

Thank you so much for all your help!!

[@antprice2012]

Haha good memories them lakewood 90-10’s i ran em on my old street stang! So springy once front end rest back down she would bounce back into wheelie lol!

[@SampurpSCR]

Great content John

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@RyanSammutRacing]

Great videos John. Subscribed!

[@donalddooley209]

Great vid have fun racing memorial day weekend

[@drewjackson4056]

thanks for the video man.

[@Boostismyfriend]

Guilty of drilling some struts years ago, that thing would bounce like hell driving it on the street lol

[@jamieknight9636]

Thx John

[@johnsargeant2041]

Good info.. thank u john..

[@haroldgentry7514]

saw you on jmalcoms channel. thanks for the advice.

[@comecorrect357]

I'm guilty of drilling holes in the shocks also....

[@dantehydes]

awesome vid

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@masaiya1]

Thanks John!

[@masaiya1]

What gear you running? Also launch rmp? Going to try the limiters on our g-body this weekend.

[@bubbasmith1410]

Thanks John good info

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Yes sir, your welcome.

[@gregsmith9457]

👍👍👍

[@BillyP-49Chevy]

I've heard you talk about anti squat. I'm fifty one years old and finally can afbored to start building a street rod. As a beginner, are you saying that I should go with the idea of having rear squat If i'm running under a thousand horsepower? I will be building a 49 gmc truck.

[@necstanunn]

KNOWLEDGE!!!

[@EvansBrosRacing]

love the tubular design , doesn't look hard to make at all . thanks on the tips ! you have some great videos , and your car hauls ass !

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@Moparmaga-1]

Wow, I didn't know most of that

[@frank3stangs]

Awesome video! I'm new to the shock game on my turbo mustang! Going to figure it out this year! Hopefully! Follow me and let me know when you have track events when and where!

[@kepjames333]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mustangjoe2066]

Turbo John, i have a question, 89 coupe ,50/50 Lakewood rear shocks,upr adjustable rear coil overs, the ones were rear shocks go in,upr adjustable uppers, spherical bushing,south side lowers,people were telling me to ditch the rear coil overs and put a set of team z rear drag springs?your opinion, this is a street ride track few times,should i just leave my set up?thanks,you are thr man

[@TurboJohnRacing]

My buddy Joey, just put the upr coil over setup on his. But has only been out once. I would prefer a coil over that gives some ride height adjustment over stock location springs. IMO

[@mustangjoe2066]

@@TurboJohnRacing your opinion matters Brother 🤩👍!just like your you tube videos🤜💥🤛!i appreciate your time and answering my question!!definitely will have my financial support 😎👍

[@danmyers9372]

General question for you from a neophyte. It would seem that there could be a big difference in RT (car only vs driver) between a slick car vs a radial car. Slick has to compress and then gain some wheel speed vs radial which dead hooks. Seems a radial car (with everything else basically the same) would react much quicker than a slick. Am I correct?

[@TurboJohnRacing]

I would think you are correct!

[@danmyers9372]

Thanks! I am 1 for 1!

[@Ne3bO]

Travel limiters for front wheel drive? Thoughts?

[@TurboJohnRacing]

I have no experience with front wheel drive. Sorry. But if I saw some video I could probably give some suggestions

[@rainingbrass]

👍

[@deondimicks8159]

Awesome vid... what's ur best 60 foot

[@TurboJohnRacing]

1.09 is the best I have been. Trying hard to go faster, but it is proving itself to be very tricky, lol

[@deondimicks8159]

@@TurboJohnRacing 1.09 with what u have is still impressive lol... u got chassis cars that cant turn that 60 time lmao

[@matthewvarnam4302]

Man that is very fast. That man on the street outlaws show they call big chief he said his goes a 1.01-1.02 and his is a big tire chassis car small block 482"ci twin turbo Pontiac Butler engine about 3,000HP enough about big chief.. lol....... But man your car is very fast and I can appreciate your car more then a street outlaws car your car is more the real deal... Good luck

[@90fox_twosteptony51]

Car is janky as hell lol

[@fammarquezfelix]

I would like to go over a set that I have John and see if u can help me get this mother to hook do u have an email or maybe a number I can call u too

[@TurboJohnRacing]

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