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    Leaf spring clamps

    The only experience I have is with clamping some of the front spring segments to stiffen them to simulate the Superstock springs for drag racing applications = It does help a lot for that purpose. I tried radiator hose clamping but I broke them. Probably better HD clamps than 50 years ago. For...
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    Leaf spring clamps

    We make all our own. They are a piece of cake to make. Likely will not run but check your clearance
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    Offset shackles

    We have put 1000s of miles on them in many of our A Bodies. Never an issue!
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    Center bolts for leaf dorings

    I have used round hex heads before in a pinch.
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    K member ID

    My 68 Valiant original 6 car = We used a converstion mount from Motech in So Cal. Chris bought Schmacher a while back. Fit like a glove and Easy-Peasy. I hate changing K members!
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    Which leaf springs to use?

    Not easy to modify the rear segment as the metal is hard as Hell. But you could easily modify the rear spring hanger to move them up .75. Male sure shackles are leaning BACK and not forward when you are done Plus be prepared to reroll you front fender if the tires are large diameter. I routinely...
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    Which leaf springs to use?

    You can use a B body or E body rear shackle to change you ride height. I do not remember which one of those = I have used several times including my E/SA Red Demon who a lot of you may have seen pictures.
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    Which leaf springs to use?

    My understanding is they are not a Drag race specific spring. The SS and Calverts have a totally stiff rigid front segment, basically that work like a traction bar to transfer the torque to the housing and thus the tires. I can give a more detailed analysis when I am not 1/2 asleep.
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    Which leaf springs to use?

    The rear segments are the correct way to adjust the ride height. The front spring hanger holes are correctly used to adjust how hard the bars hit the suspension.
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    Which leaf springs to use?

    There is nothing wrong with the SS springs. I would probably use the 3400 lb application. They are WAY heavier than Calvert springs and Calvert will work with you on the ride height (Adjustable by changing the rear segments).
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    Which leaf springs to use?

    We run the Calvert Split leafs (Not his one piece) on all of our A Body cars street and the race cars.
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    Split mono-leaf road handling

    I run them on several of my faster street cars. I did not notice any difference handling but they are noisy as I set them up for Drags.
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    Power to manual steering shaft coupler

    I have a couple of the Mopar Performance forged American Made adapters sitting on the shelf if anyone ever needs one.
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    K Member Identification

    My friend Chris (Motech/Temecula Ca.) bought Schumacher a while back. I was down there and he is really making big changes in the operation and organization. I feel that you will be very happy with the products in the immediate future! I bought a conversion mount to put a small block in place...
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    68 B'Cuda Coupe Rear Springs and Shackles

    081 Springs and B Body shackles or even better offset hanger package from Mopar or Dr. Diff.
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    Spring perch

    43 inches even if my memory is correct
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    cal trac woes

    We sometimes run a 10.5 x 30 Goodyear Radial on our 9 Sec SS Duster with brake. The taller tires seem to help on the sidewall wadding up. Have you experimented with RPMs on launch. I also run adjustable AFCO shocks rather than Calvert (Rancho) shocks once the cars get well into to 10s.
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    U joint conversions

    I believe there used to be those available. I will research it when I get back from Division Final Monday if nobody has found the number by then 1310 or 7290 or 1350 on the yolk on 727
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    First drive after brake upgrade, then - BANG!

    I have had several adjuster strip year ago before I started to jack weight off the car before adjusting ride height! That is my best hunch. I had a 63 Sport Fury on my chest trapped like a mouse in a trap for a couple hours be friend found me (no cell phones in the 60's).
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    Adjustable strut rods making terrible sound 74 Swinger

    I run the PST's on several of my Cars and as long as clocked properly + No Issue with noise. The did have a hardware problem with fasteners a few years back so look at those for stretching or deflection. I broke a fastener and the bar came loose and it was quite a ride on the track! They did...
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    8 3/4 leaf spring u bolt size ?

    Any spring shop will have them for 1/4 that. They do not look exactly like OEM but work fine. I do ot reuse them but I am a Drag Racer and brutal on drivelines. For a regular daily driver =Probably not a issue.
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    Adjustable Strut Rods

    I use PST on my race cars where they are legal for class. They make the car easier to stage and seem to lower the amount of shimmy when wheels come down from wheelies. Of Course, that may not be as important in your application.
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    Plymouth duster rear suspension questions

    I thought the Kits I bought from DD were .8 not .5
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    Pickup Front Suspension Upgrades/Altering?

    PM me if I can help with anything. There is a post on here somewhere of me knocking down the tree with my truck!
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    Pickup Front Suspension Upgrades/Altering?

    Factory location on Springs BUT just springs NOT Coilovers on my truck = Not NHRA stock legal to use coilovers!
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    Pickup Front Suspension Upgrades/Altering?

    I use 67 to 69 Camaro Springs and shocks on my NHRA Record Holding Truck 81 to 89 style. Many options available for that combo. Calvert bars and springs on back are flipped to on top of springs My new 80 Truck will be finished and setting Records this Summer!
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    Front subframe sitting on bump stop ?

    Mic is the easiest and surest way. Calipers are cheap and often useful!
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    Front subframe sitting on bump stop ?

    I just cut down the stops on my race car. AutoZone has new ones and they are cheap. They adjust the bars and you can keep the ride height that you like. Check adjustment every month or two. Support the car so no weight on adjusters. I stripped one back in the 60s and dropped it on my chest.
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    Leaf spring shackle angle

    The Superstock springs get much SHORTER in rear segment as the car lifts on initial hit of acceleration if your pinion angle is correct!
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