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    1.08 torsion bars

    I'm running CE drags shocks front and rear...... likely swap to Billsteins or Fox/Hotchkis.
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    1.08 torsion bars

    I know this is an older thread, but I was curious as to the effect of the QA1 lowers since I know you run them as well. I am trying to decide between 1.03 1.08 and 1.14 bars
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    LBP upgrade for 18" wheel conversion

    Car looks great! Which year mustang were these for?
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    Torsion Bar and Shock compromise

    Ah, fantastic....glad the 11.75” discs don’t make me an oddball. You must have some Popeye-like forearms from parking that Duster! Sorry I missed the rear end info. I am running an Explorer 8.8 with 2 short side axles. I reached out to SpringsnTHings were I purchased my leafs from, and Laura...
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    Torsion Bar and Shock compromise

    Thanks for the thorough reply! Honestly 17’s are about perfect to my eye, and the Torque Thrust 2s would keep a similar look. I like the thought of keeping my drag radials and 15s for the track. I already cant hook up on the street even with the drag radials, so making the car safer and more...
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    Torsion Bar and Shock compromise

    Thanks for the reply! I ran an 11.99 @112.51 with more traction and tuning I think an 11.7 would be doable. That said, I don't plan on bracket racing, so just a few trips a year for fun.
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    Torsion Bar and Shock compromise

    Hello fellas, I finally got to out a few miles on the Dart this year as well as hit the track. While I was happy with the performance at the strip, the road manners are a bit sketchier that I prefer. Here is my current setup. 72 Swinger: 440 with Aluminum heads and accessories Battery...
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    [FOR SALE] 1972 Dart Swinger Restomod

    Everything is fresh. Hydro Blue paint, 4 wheel manual disc, flaming river steering box, big bolt patterns conversion with new QA1 upper and lower tubular control arms, .060 over 440 with Tm6 intake, Mopar Stage IV aluminum heads, Molnar hemi length H beam rods, Mutha Thumper Cam, custom RaceTec...
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    Disc swap brake lines.

    So I used the 73+ brake lines, bur they are rubbing on the ball joint. Any other suggestions?
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    [FOR SALE] Gear Vendors OD

    Hey Guys, I am about to go through the big D so my build budget is getting scaled back. I have a brand new Gear Venders unit in the box for a 727 with 18 1/2" tail shaft. I have some local interest, but I thought I would see if you fellas would be interested. $2400 plus actual shipping from...
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    Disc swap brake lines.

    I am finishing up a front disc swap on my 72 swinger. 73+ spindles with 78 Córdoba rotors and calipers. What brake lines do I need if keeping the calipers to the front?
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    Drag Week

    Serious streaming issues today.
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    Drag Week

    Stock Suspension design. They did allow him to move the springs inboard to the fender wells. He is running a caltracs mono leaf setup. stock slant six torsion bars up front. There is more in the car. He still hasn't matched the detuned pass we made last wednesday with bad air (9.71 @ 139). Had...
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    Drag Week

    That Dart is a beast! My dad took Street Race N/A small block last year with his 71 Demon, but his class came out swinging this year. Should be in fourth after today (of 34).
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