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Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: 1967dartgt] #1555781 02/25/14 10:54 PM 02/25/14 10:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,563 Janesville, WI SpareParts pro stock
SpareParts pro stock Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,563 Janesville, WI	I gotta learn to post pics, I made some really simple brackets for mounting my shocks in front of the axle, they bolt to the frame and I didn't have to run a tube across. (my car is nicely painted underneath so I try to avoid cutting/welding where I can) and the only class I'd run around me doesn't allow an ARB

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: SpareParts] #1555782 02/25/14 11:02 PM 02/25/14 11:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: I gotta learn to post pics, I made some really simple brackets for mounting my shocks in front of the axle, they bolt to the frame and I didn't have to run a tube across. (my car is nicely painted underneath so I try to avoid cutting/welding where I can) and the only class I'd run around me doesn't allow an ARB With how stiff these shocks are valved we felt it was need to run a bar across. You really need to control the extension on drag radial car. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: 1967dartgt] #1555783 02/25/14 11:26 PM 02/25/14 11:26 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,563 Janesville, WI SpareParts pro stock
SpareParts pro stock Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,563 Janesville, WI	Quote: Quote: I gotta learn to post pics, I made some really simple brackets for mounting my shocks in front of the axle, they bolt to the frame and I didn't have to run a tube across. (my car is nicely painted underneath so I try to avoid cutting/welding where I can) and the only class I'd run around me doesn't allow an ARB With how stiff these shocks are valved we felt it was need to run a bar across. You really need to control the extension on drag radial car. No doubt, I made a wide plate to mount to the frame and spread any load out. One year of street and track time, no issues yet.

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: SpareParts] #1555784 02/26/14 12:32 AM 02/26/14 12:32 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis I Live Here
hemi-itis I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	I see most of the vertical's are coil overs on bar cars. What's the advantage of vertical's without coil overs and Cal Trac's?? 8053145-7.15.12(4).jpg (373 downloads) HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: hemi-itis] #1555785 02/26/14 01:06 AM 02/26/14 01:06 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: I see most of the vertical's are coil overs on bar cars. What's the advantage of vertical's without coil overs and Cal Trac's?? It is easier for the shock to control your spring straight up and down. In a drag car that is key to be able to control what your spring is doing. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: 1967dartgt] #1555786 02/26/14 02:01 AM 02/26/14 02:01 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	I`d have to agree although only on the street at this point............ 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: Thumperdart] #1555787 02/26/14 03:01 PM 02/26/14 03:01 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 348 South Lyon, Michigan 6 6bblRoadrunner enthusiast
6bblRoadrunner enthusiast 6 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 348 South Lyon, Michigan	Thumper...I remember you posting about this a while ago. Been thinking of doing this to my Demon. Do you have any pictures?

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: 6bblRoadrunner] #1555788 02/26/14 03:09 PM 02/26/14 03:09 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Thumper...I remember you posting about this a while ago. Been thinking of doing this to my Demon. Do you have any pictures? Pics of the shocks? If so, not yet but will soon............. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: Thumperdart] #1555789 02/26/14 07:19 PM 02/26/14 07:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,058 bigfork mn D dragram440 super stock
dragram440 super stock D Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,058 bigfork mn	I really need to make a new upper shock mount for mine since my back brace is denting my shocks in and also I have cheap shocks and my car has a rediculous amount of rear lift. From what I am reading that is from my cheapo shocks. What is a good affordable shock that works decent on a leaf spring b body. My car doesnt run 9's but its heavy as hell and my 8 3/4 has over 100 passes on it now. 67' charger 499 RB 10.57 at 127

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: dragram440] #1555790 02/26/14 08:24 PM 02/26/14 08:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	The minimum I'd buy would be the Rancho 9 way

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1555791 02/27/14 02:55 PM 02/27/14 02:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,058 bigfork mn D dragram440 super stock
dragram440 super stock D Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,058 bigfork mn	Quote: The minimum I'd buy would be the Rancho 9 way That is what I have been looking at. I almost need to make the mount then figure out what length should be. Anyone know what part numbers work best in these cars? 67' charger 499 RB 10.57 at 127

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: dragram440] #1555792 02/27/14 03:38 PM 02/27/14 03:38 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Really depends on what springs you have. The ride height can change a lot from car to car. Best to measure extended length and length with weight on car. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: dragram440] #1555793 02/27/14 03:40 PM 02/27/14 03:40 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Knowing what I know now I`d step up to a double adj. in the rear but the 9-ways work ok.............If the shock has lets say 6" of travel then set em up w/about 2" of compression and the rest for extension since leafs seperate and don`t squat. If you can, mount em straight up like I did.............. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: dragram440] #1555794 02/27/14 04:04 PM 02/27/14 04:04 PM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,563 Motor City	Quote: Quote: The minimum I'd buy would be the Rancho 9 way That is what I have been looking at. I almost need to make the mount then figure out what length should be. Anyone know what part numbers work best in these cars? I have the 9 way adjustables under mine for now also. 8054868-100_1716.JPG (159 downloads) 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: Thumperdart] #1555795 03/02/14 10:00 AM 03/02/14 10:00 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 3,210 robin hood country deaks master
deaks master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 3,210 robin hood country	Quote: Quote: Finally have mine done. Is there any chance you could post a clearer pic of the bottom brackets please, or have you just reversed the existing ones ? Mick 69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200# best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft best 60ft 1.36

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: dragram440] #1555796 03/02/14 12:45 PM 03/02/14 12:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit OUTLAWD top fuel
OUTLAWD top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit	Quote: Quote: The minimum I'd buy would be the Rancho 9 way That is what I have been looking at. I almost need to make the mount then figure out what length should be. Anyone know what part numbers work best in these cars? Because of the way my 66 sits, on SS springs, and how much extension I needed, I ended up with a 15" compressed/23.75" extended length. Calvert #22150. A few minutes underneath measuring was all it took. Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death... 71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: 1967dartgt] #1555797 03/02/14 02:54 PM 03/02/14 02:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Really depends on what springs you have. The ride height can change a lot from car to car. Best to measure extended length and length with weight on car. Did you change the i/c on your Dart by moving the ft. mounting point or are you still in the stock location. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: deaks] #1555798 03/02/14 05:37 PM 03/02/14 05:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: Quote: Quote: Finally have mine done. Is there any chance you could post a clearer pic of the bottom brackets please, or have you just reversed the existing ones ? Mick I just flipped my Calvert mounts to work there. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: Thumperdart] #1555799 03/02/14 05:41 PM 03/02/14 05:41 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: Quote: Really depends on what springs you have. The ride height can change a lot from car to car. Best to measure extended length and length with weight on car. Did you change the i/c on your Dart by moving the ft. mounting point or are you still in the stock location. My springs are mounted as high as I can get them in the pocket you can go. I have a 1/8 of a inch to the floor pan from the spring eye. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: NEED PICS OV VERTICALLY MOUNTED SHOCKS................. [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1555800 03/02/14 05:44 PM 03/02/14 05:44 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	A clearer pic of upper mount Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

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