cherokeechief79
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im finally ready to start this on my 68 barracuda.
can i keep the stock gas tank?
will it clear?
can i keep the stock gas tank?
will it clear?
usct rear spring relocation kit
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Professor Fate
Push the button, Max...
The tank will fit, but you may have issues running over-the-axle exhaust.
cherokeechief79
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awesome....thank you! i knew it would be close. your pic proves it
cherokeechief79
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did you use superstock springs?
Where there is a will there is a way. With tail pipes and tips
I used ESPO +1" springs, and I have a 3" TTI Exhaust so no tailpipes for me. I am running 325/15/50 Nitto tires.
I have about 1/2" of clearance between the tire sidewall and springs.
I have about 1/2" of clearance between the tire sidewall and springs.
Heywodja, is that a Dart? if so, did you mini tub it also? how much tire clearance did it give you? I see you have 325's on it now but how did you make it work?
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cherokeechief79
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awesome thanks guys im hearing now that the ss springs will be higher on the pass side but ive also seen posts where they are the same height just beefier on the pass side.
33IMP
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I would have said my ss springs didn't make the car lean....... till I actually measured. Looks like a half inch higher body on the passenger side .
I never noticed. (It can be compensated for, partially, with torsion bar settings.)
If you actually want the ss springs to work as designed...... buy the proper matched pair.
Yes it is a 72 Dart, check my signature for my build..
Mini tubbed and springs relocated..
I have about 1/2" of clearance between the tire sidewall and springs.
cherokeechief79
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my superstock springs came in from jegs.
i asked several time if they came with all of the bushings and he assured me that they did.
it has bushings in the front but in the rear at the shackle there is none.
i also have the us car tool spring relocation kit and that doesnt have bushings for the tube that has to be welded in either.
what do i need to get?
can i buy them on amazon?
thanks
i asked several time if they came with all of the bushings and he assured me that they did.
it has bushings in the front but in the rear at the shackle there is none.
i also have the us car tool spring relocation kit and that doesnt have bushings for the tube that has to be welded in either.
what do i need to get?
can i buy them on amazon?
thanks
cherokeechief79
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we are going to lift the rear way up too.
i ordered a set of lift shackles that come with bushings for everything we need on that end of the springs.
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-3-Position-Spring-Shackle-Body/dp/B071PF2KYL?tag=fabo03-20
i ordered a set of lift shackles that come with bushings for everything we need on that end of the springs.
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-3-Position-Spring-Shackle-Body/dp/B071PF2KYL?tag=fabo03-20
Why are you lifting it? Don't tell me your also lowering the front for the superstock look LOL. 12 inch wheels fit under with 28 14.5 15's . If your using SS springs they take B-body bushings with that kit. Springs and weld in pipes. Make sure your springs take the same bushings as the pipes they gave you. the kit should have come with b-body shackles
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cherokeechief79
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yes......we are not lowering the front but want the back way up to clear some monsters
I got 29 x 14.5 tires under my car without lifting it. 12 inch wide rims with 7 1/2 back space. Also have 315 drag radials on the demon with same size wheel. My personal opinion, I believe lifting a car is stupid. The tire diameter lifts it enough. The demon has bigger tires and was lowered 4 inches. It will go down once more weight is added. Lifting the car makes it harder to control on the big end if it starts spinning. Both cars have 3 inch inboard kits.
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jbc426
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They are staggered from driver to passenger side. My car is a street/ open road car with a focus on handling and hooking up, so I used two driver's side springs to keep it level. The passenger side springs sit a bit higher, which I didn't want.
At one point, I had a 1" lowering block in it, and once I removed them it did negatively affect the handling a bit. Raising the car with longer shackles would likely have the same effect.
The trick and old instructions when installing the unequal spring pack is. After the springs are installed jack the car up on the center of the rear and level the front. When you let it down the car will lean to the left. Crank that bar up one turn for the street. And take it out for the drag strip.
I eventually went to Calvert mono leafs with caltracs. Car sat level at the same height as the old SS spring. For the other car we went with 1 inch lowering springs from calvert. I have every part number spring here to use . I like the calverts
I eventually went to Calvert mono leafs with caltracs. Car sat level at the same height as the old SS spring. For the other car we went with 1 inch lowering springs from calvert. I have every part number spring here to use . I like the calverts
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I also have a set of calverts mono leafs, have not had the time to install them, but it is on my bucket list.
JDMopar
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@Oldmanmopar Steve, when you're doing spring relocation's on the Duster's, do you move the spring eye locations back a little so bigger tires don't rub the bottom front of the wheel openings on the quarters? Big tires are always close at that point on a lot of Dusters, Demons and Sports when springs are in stock location. When you see them close in the front, there's always a mile of room at the rear.
Yes I do .It also moves the shackle angle back if you install the rear pipes at the stock location. I just removed Calvert mono leafs from the Demon and installed factory springs. I noticed the wheels were closer to the front with the factory springs.
This picture the calverts were on the car. The wheel is more centered. After installing the one side The pin was so far forward that I tried the tire to make sure it fit., Also I had to loosen the u-bolts on the calvert side to move the rear front to get it on the pin.
The picture below the calverts are still on the car. I'll get a picture today with the factory springs from the same angle. there is a big difference.
This picture the calverts were on the car. The wheel is more centered. After installing the one side The pin was so far forward that I tried the tire to make sure it fit., Also I had to loosen the u-bolts on the calvert side to move the rear front to get it on the pin.
The picture below the calverts are still on the car. I'll get a picture today with the factory springs from the same angle. there is a big difference.
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JDMopar
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Thanks Steve. I plan on moving mine back to center the tires up in the wheel opening of my 70 Duster. I'd figured on installing the pipes the same distance rearward as I do the front hole to keep things out of a bind. My car won't be a high HP track car, but I want it to look right and be capable if I ever get a wild hair and amp it up a bunch.
cherokeechief79
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i called usct yesterday and asked that question about moving them back.he said its a good idea if you want to run big tires.
he said just drill a new hole through his mounts a bit back.
i asked if the rear also had to be moved back and he said he hasnt had to do that.
his kit lines up the rear in a certain spot and i dont think you can move it back with the bracket supplied.
has anyone done this with the usct kit?
any pictures or advice?
he said just drill a new hole through his mounts a bit back.
i asked if the rear also had to be moved back and he said he hasnt had to do that.
his kit lines up the rear in a certain spot and i dont think you can move it back with the bracket supplied.
has anyone done this with the usct kit?
any pictures or advice?
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