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1970 NASCAR International Stock Car Racing Rule Book
NASCAR Grand National Championship Circuit
Section 20-4 -- Suspensions

a. Heavy duty springs may be used if similar to original equipment. Rear spring position may be changed, but both springs must be located either inside or outside of frame rails.

b. Sway bars may be reinforced. Additional sway bars permitted.

c. Front end suspensions must be reinforced for safety. Heavy duty spindles and bearings compulsory.

d. Camber: 4 ° maximum.

e. Wheelbase: AMA specs apply. Standard plus or minus 1/2 inch. Both front A-frames may be moved forward not more than 1 inch from original position. Left and right must agree. Wheelbase must remain the same as manufactured, as referenced by measurements from front door jamb post to front axle. In the case of eligible cars having less than 115" wheelbase, only rear axle assembly can be moved towards rear of frame to conform to minimum 115" wheelbase.

f. Tread, front and rear: AMA specs apply plus or minus not over one inch tolerance on either side to allow for reinforcement of wheels and hubs, measured at center of tire, zero toe-in at spindle height. Steel spacers are permitted to utilize maximum allowable tread width. Spacers must be bolted or welded to brake drum or hub. "A" frames must have a stock appearance. Upper and lower "A" frames may be altered for safety and tire clearance. Lower "A" frames must be the same length and mount in the stock position. Left and right must agree. No offsets permitted.

g. No mechanical or hydraulic device will be permitted in order for driver to shift weight while in motion. No hydraulic weight shifting devices permitted at any time.

h. Minimum ground clearance of 6 1/2 inches on the left side, measured from the lowest part of frame or body, and "A" frame parts, and not more than 2 inches higher on the right side, measured from the lowest part of frame or body. Oil pan and steering linkage minimum ground clearance 5 inches; exhaust pipe and flywheel minimum ground clearance 4 inches. Violation of this rule will subject car to disqualification and/or fine.