In this graph, the strut traces are highlighted in blue and yellow trace. The rise of the angle and height of the traces are lower than the first graph from the first run. The track was in much better shape for this pass, so O’Neal was able to tighten the front end for better control pitch rotation. Since the chassis car strut offers a wide range of adjustment, O’Neal has the ability to tune the car for different track conditions like the marginal track on the first run, to the favorable track on the second.
Finally, the strut will be available in a 4.5-inch travel size. At this length, the strut can be used on cars that require a taller strut for more travel that provide a higher level of traction on a lower traction surface. With the increase in popularity of no-prep drag racing, this length should prove popular for builders and tuners wanting maximum adjustment.
The range of adjustment from soft to stiff is the widest on the market. – Eric Saffell
With a new strut like this, AFCO can offer a racer, tuner, or chassis builder a new arsenal of tuning options for a racecar.
“The range of adjustment from soft to stiff is the widest on the market. Each adjustment is denoted with a click, offering the ability to count the number of clicks promotes exacting adjustments and removes guesswork when trying to count partial rotations. Also, with the ability to custom-valve these units, we can offer much more versatility and control than other brands on the market. As an example, we can install our Big Gun valving on extension to lock down the front on high horsepower applications,” Saffell explains.One of the key features that AFCO incorporated into their chassis car strut is a nitrogen-filled canister. The canister itself uses a large piston inside that provides damping options and characteristics for cars that are making a lot of horsepower.