Moving Rear End Back 1"
My local spring shop said it was ok to drill a new hole 1" back from the stock hole on the main leaf (only) and reassemble the spring(s). This effectively moved the rear back 1". I now have about 1.5" from the tire to the rocker lip. Tires are 275-60/15. Gas tank gets pretty close to the rear end but it's ok. You would not want to try to exceed 1". I modified the lower shock mount so the shock stayed in the same place; Also, the the rubber hydraulic brake hose mounting point so the hose movement was the same. I may move the rubber bump stops but for now it looks like they're ok. Car is '71 Swinger.
My local spring shop said it was ok to drill a new hole 1" back from the stock hole on the main leaf (only) and reassemble the spring(s). This effectively moved the rear back 1". I now have about 1.5" from the tire to the rocker lip. Tires are 275-60/15. Gas tank gets pretty close to the rear end but it's ok. You would not want to try to exceed 1". I modified the lower shock mount so the shock stayed in the same place; Also, the the rubber hydraulic brake hose mounting point so the hose movement was the same. I may move the rubber bump stops but for now it looks like they're ok. Car is '71 Swinger.
