straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
Hi guys, Im curious about the offset spring shackles and hangers. What all is involved in setting this up? Those of you that have done this I would love to see pics. Thanks
Yep bigger tires are 1 benefit, but if ya add solid bushings and new springs and frame connectors its a big difference to stock! Did it on my 66 and i can run 15x8 rim with a 275 tire with no rubbing, Here's a pic with 255's on a 15x8 rim.
Sorry i should have been clearer, I used solid aluminum front spring bushings insted of rubber.:burnout:I do plan on installing frame connectors, keeping the springs that are on the car, but I guess I can say I never heard of solid bushings. I like the look of the wider tires!
I bought a Mopar Performance off set kit here in the parts section, Maybe Mancinis have them.Ahh yes, now those I have heard of, but arent they more for drag racing.. I want this this to still be streetable.
Where is a good place to buy a kit from? Summit?
I bought a Mopar Performance off set kit here in the parts section, Maybe Mancinis have them.
I didn't see it mentioned, but you will also need to cut a hole on the outside of the frame rails on each side for clearance of the nut on the front spring hanger. After installation, those nuts will actually be inside the outside flange of the frame rails.
When I installed the 3/4" MP kit on my '71 Duster, I cut the original spring purches from my housing and reused them. Without tubbing, I was able to fit a 305 50 15R, or my 28.5 10.5 15 slicks, on Draglites with 6.5" BS easily without rubbing. That was with a stock width B-body Dana.
if I remmeber right, I put the bolt head in the enlarged hole in the frame so the nut would be easier to work with.
hey straightline, I`ve got an idea for u. take one new spring pad, cut it in exactly in half on a band saw. trying to be perfect. you can bring it down to exactly 3/4" wide on a fixed belt sander.
these 2 pieces can be clamped up against ur original spring pads ( leveled perfect w/ them,of course on the inside to to get the offset right)
weld them in short runs, alternating from side to side as not to get your housing too hot and warp it, may let it cool a little between welds. weld it to the pads on the spring surface too, u can finish grind the weld back flat when done. redrill a couple of holes 3/4" over, and it`s done, u don`t have to cut the original pads off, if done this way. I came up w/ the idea when thinking about keeping the pad angle right. worked like a charm, faster, and easier to do, don`t get ur housing hot cutting the old pads off. if you need a spring pad to cut in half, I still have the new one I didn`t use. guess I could cut it and finish sand it for you for a small fee if your worried about doing it yourself--------------------bob:blob:
They alow for a 10.5" section width tire in a 67-69 dart.
Another option for your bushings is to go poly.
It's closer to 1/2-5/8 than 3/4"
You could always build your own.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crackedback/media/70 Dart 340 EK2/Offsethangers001.jpg.html
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crackedback/media/70 Dart 340 EK2/Offsethangers002.jpg.html
Longer bolt and a short spacer, good to go.
Here is a pic.
I would just go ahead and do the mini tub. You are better off in the long run.
Here are the pics I promised.
If you look closely at the third pic you can just see the hole I had to put in the rail so the nut on the spring bolt wouldn't keep the new spring perch from seating against the rail. The kit I bought uses the stock mounting holes as you can see. I can measure it but it sure look like I gained 3/4".
treblig
That is a great tip to cut a spring perch in half and do that process so you keep the same angle and you can always put it back to stock if you so choose.
I would like to run wider tires for sure. What width rim is recommended for a tire that wide?
Those look good man, to bad I dont trust my fab skills for something like this.
Thank you for pic, I like the look for sure! Mini tubbing is more than I want to get into on this project.
So basically you just have to drill a hole large enough for the head of the bolt in the frame rail. Do you drill this all the way thru so you can get a socket on it to tighten it all or just one side? Looks like a fairly simple install, hardest part is welding on the perches IMO. If I dont have spring sag and my springs seem to be in good condition I dont have to get new ones do I?
I would like to run wider tires for sure. What width rim is recommended for a tire that wide?