Shimming front leaf spring perch back 1 inch ...

[rrvolare]

Has anybody done this to fit a 27 inch tire ?... what kit did you use ... do you have photos ?

 

[pntastar69]

Better make sure the trans yoke still is engaged sufficiently if you are moving it back 1".

 

[rrvolare]

I say an inch.. but more like 1/2.... but i do have sufficient yoke length or i will change it .. thanks for input ..

 

[AJ/FormS]

Not for 27s; they fit on all As that I have tried, and Fs too.
In fact I can fit 28s on my 1968 Barracuda with just 1/4 inch spacer, and that is with a lowered ride-height using de-arched factory springs.
If you do end up moving the axle back over 1/2 ", you will want to re-visit the rear shackle angle;

 

[rrvolare]

Didn't look like 27 will fit .. but maybe i am wrong... bonus if they do ..

 

[cpearce]

I have 27.9 on a 69 Dart with only a 3/16 spacer.

 

[Treblig]

Move it more than 1/2" and you're going to have shock mount alignment problems??

Treblig

 

[rrvolare]

CPEARCE ... where are the photos of new tires and wheels on back ?.....Where did you get that size shim... that is basically what i need to allow 27 size to fit with no issues ..

 

[cpearce]

CPEARCE ... where are the photos of new tires and wheels on back ?.....Where did you get that size shim... that is basically what i need to allow 27 size to fit with no issues ..

Made them

 

[rrvolare]

SWEEEEET .... did you stay with Small bolt pattern ?....

 

[cpearce]

SWEEEEET .... did you stay with Small bolt pattern ?....

Yes

 

[mopowers]

275/60/15s fit on my 68 Dart without shimming anything. Have you measured? You may not have to shim anything to fit your desired tires.

 

[prorac1]

Just did this today. 63 valiant.

28" fit with no spacing but looked goofy. To center the wheel in the opening required 3/4" spacers. Made them out of double stacked 3/8" plate steel. Home made.

 

[rumblefish360]

Not for 27s; they fit on all As that I have tried, and Fs too.
In fact I can fit 28s on my 1968 Barracuda with just 1/4 inch spacer, and that is with a lowered ride-height using de-arched factory springs.
If you do end up moving the axle back over 1/2 ", you will want to re-visit the rear shackle angle;

Bang dead on 100% correct!