1967 Valiant Suspension Dilema
Hi Guys, I’m a long time Mopar owner now in my 50’s and starting down a new path to me. I have always had 1971 & 1972 Bodies till this time around. I am leaning towards the old adage “Little Car - BIG MOTOR - Go Real Fast!!” My question for Y’all (Yes I’m a Southern Boy!) is what direction to go with the suspension? With that said I live up here in the Northern Part of Denver Colorado and I LOVE driving in the mountains! I also really love Autocross and that sort of driving! I’m a drag racer from way back when “Street Racing” was not so looked down upon! I want to build “Jane” (name will be explained at a later date) to be capable and competitive in these aspects, not to the point of being the Best, but to have fun and not be wasting my time or others time. I know from my experience of street racing and driving spirited that the factory suspension with money spent in the right places and on the right equipment they do a Very Good Job! Now on that note the aftermarket has come along way! With what i want “Jane” to be able to do should I stick to Torsion/Leaf suspension or go aftermarket coil overs? Please give your feedback and experiences.
Build will consist of: Built Stroker small block backed up by a Tremec TKO 5spd and if necessary a 6spd, subframes connectors, 6 pint roll cage, Big Sway bars and Dana 60 with Detroit Locker and Disc on all four corners.
Hi Guys, I’m a long time Mopar owner now in my 50’s and starting down a new path to me. I have always had 1971 & 1972 Bodies till this time around. I am leaning towards the old adage “Little Car - BIG MOTOR - Go Real Fast!!” My question for Y’all (Yes I’m a Southern Boy!) is what direction to go with the suspension? With that said I live up here in the Northern Part of Denver Colorado and I LOVE driving in the mountains! I also really love Autocross and that sort of driving! I’m a drag racer from way back when “Street Racing” was not so looked down upon! I want to build “Jane” (name will be explained at a later date) to be capable and competitive in these aspects, not to the point of being the Best, but to have fun and not be wasting my time or others time. I know from my experience of street racing and driving spirited that the factory suspension with money spent in the right places and on the right equipment they do a Very Good Job! Now on that note the aftermarket has come along way! With what i want “Jane” to be able to do should I stick to Torsion/Leaf suspension or go aftermarket coil overs? Please give your feedback and experiences.
Build will consist of: Built Stroker small block backed up by a Tremec TKO 5spd and if necessary a 6spd, subframes connectors, 6 pint roll cage, Big Sway bars and Dana 60 with Detroit Locker and Disc on all four corners.
