J Jesse Stevenson Active Member Joined Jun 10, 2021 Messages 38 Reaction score 3 Location 77389 Nov 27, 2022 #1 Installed 8.8 in a 69 dodge dart and the shock plates don't line up,any suggestions would be appreciated.
Installed 8.8 in a 69 dodge dart and the shock plates don't line up,any suggestions would be appreciated.
rklein383 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2005 Messages 2,211 Reaction score 1,803 Nov 27, 2022 #2 A couple of good pics would help.
pishta I know I'm right.... Joined Oct 13, 2004 Messages 23,822 Reaction score 13,680 Location Tustin, CA Nov 27, 2022 #3 sounds about right.....2 options. Move the shock mounts or move the plates. 8.8 installed in a 65 somewhere in Oregon.
sounds about right.....2 options. Move the shock mounts or move the plates. 8.8 installed in a 65 somewhere in Oregon.
rklein383 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2005 Messages 2,211 Reaction score 1,803 Nov 27, 2022 #4 Kind of hard to tell in the picture, is the housing pointing down significantly? Are the upper shock mounts the issue?
Kind of hard to tell in the picture, is the housing pointing down significantly? Are the upper shock mounts the issue?
RustyRatRod I was born on a Monday. Not last Monday. FABO Gold Member Joined Jun 7, 2010 Messages 104,851 Reaction score 102,468 Location Georgia Nov 27, 2022 #5 So use the Mopar shock plates.