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Question about CalTracks... #1740705 01/27/15 09:41 PM 01/27/15 09:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden T TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast
TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast T Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden	Have a 70 Charger.. when going CalTracks, does the front spring hanger need to be the short original one or should the front hanger be the longer SS spring hanger??? I have the longer front hangers and SS springs under the car right now.... Thanks! /Tom

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740706 01/27/15 09:48 PM 01/27/15 09:48 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 289 Lowes steve660 enthusiast
steve660 enthusiast Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 289 Lowes	Either one will work. Just tell Calvert which ones you are gonna use. PSO headed 632 from MM. Cracked cylinder, loose valve seats, low oil pressure, low cylinder pressure. ..... Now its a door stop....

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: steve660] #1740707 01/27/15 09:52 PM 01/27/15 09:52 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	I would use the longer one. Should work better. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: 1967dartgt] #1740708 01/27/15 10:38 PM 01/27/15 10:38 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden T TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast
TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast T Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden	Thanks for your posts! Calvert should take some time and update the order info on their homepage. Like just a few written lines would go along way.. this you need to think about before placing your order, ex. if you have stock or SS spring hangers, then these are the part numbers... that way youll get the correct part/s and wont get all off..

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740709 01/28/15 02:55 AM 01/28/15 02:55 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA S StealthWedge67 master
StealthWedge67 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	I'm pretty sure my calvert springs came with new spring eye mounting boxes. LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740710 01/28/15 11:23 AM 01/28/15 11:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,362 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,362 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Why use the longer front hanger for the shorter SS springs? The shorter stock hanger and stock springs should work better...same reason the fast cars are going to the longer chevy leaf springs. FWIW...I use stock length springs and stock hangers on my cuda. Been 1.320 sixty foot footbraking at 3800 lbs. on a 295-65 drag radial. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1740711 01/28/15 11:35 AM 01/28/15 11:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually B BradH Taking time off to work on my car
BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	I went w/ the 20" SS front segments because I simply swapped from SS springs to CalTracs using the same length springs. Although they've worked OK, I'm planning to switch back to the 22" front segments w/ some AR Engineering replacement front hangers. If I was swapping "from scratch", I'd definitely go w/ the longer springs, too.

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740712 01/28/15 01:13 PM 01/28/15 01:13 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Thanks for your posts! Calvert should take some time and update the order info on their homepage. Like just a few written lines would go along way.. this you need to think about before placing your order, ex. if you have stock or SS spring hangers, then these are the part numbers... that way youll get the correct part/s and wont get all off.. That`s where a phone call helps................ASSume nothing.......... 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: Question about CalTracks... [Re: Thumperdart] #1740713 01/28/15 04:41 PM 01/28/15 04:41 PM
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Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	I am going a little different route on my project. I am going to use a front segment from this kit (if they will sell it to me)...I don't want to have to take the springs out of the truck http://www.srdparts.com/index.php?page=s...t&Itemid=1. and I have to modify the existing truck spring plates to accept some mounts I took off a ladder bar kit, because their spring plates don't have the shock mounts I want and I am going to swap the spring plates from left to right so that I can mount the shocks in front of the axle rather than stock behind it. Then I will use the roller kit that I got to anchor the rear of the leafs. It will all make sense when I put it together 8410950-UndertheRamcharger5-4-14001.JPG (74 downloads) 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: 1967dartgt] #1740714 01/28/15 08:59 PM 01/28/15 08:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden T TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast
TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast T Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden	Quote: I would use the longer one. Should work better. How and what is the difference, if the spring length and spring preloadbar is shorter vs. longer? Thanks

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740715 01/28/15 09:40 PM 01/28/15 09:40 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,871 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,871 Ontario, Canada	Quote: I'm pretty sure my calvert springs came with new spring eye mounting boxes. Mine did also !

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740716 01/28/15 11:54 PM 01/28/15 11:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,491 Oologah, Oklahoma Big Squeeze pro stock
Big Squeeze pro stock Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,491 Oologah, Oklahoma	Quote: Quote: I would use the longer one. Should work better. How and what is the difference, if the spring length and spring preloadbar is shorter vs. longer? Thanks When going to a longer front spring segment, in almost all cases, you move the Instant Center closer to the 100% anti-squat line, which, in almost all cases, is a good thing... If you can't handle the truth, you're living a lie.......

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: Big Squeeze] #1740717 01/29/15 12:30 AM 01/29/15 12:30 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Quote: Quote: I would use the longer one. Should work better. How and what is the difference, if the spring length and spring preloadbar is shorter vs. longer? Thanks When going to a longer front spring segment, in almost all cases, you move the Instant Center closer to the 100% anti-squat line, which, in almost all cases, is a good thing... I went w/the 25" ft. segment but havn`t had a good track day to try em out and went 1.46 60 ft. and 6.20 @ 111+ in the summer heat before sliders and vertically mounting the rear shocks.............. 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: Question about CalTracks... [Re: Big Squeeze] #1740718 01/29/15 02:17 AM 01/29/15 02:17 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: Quote: Quote: I would use the longer one. Should work better. How and what is the difference, if the spring length and spring preloadbar is shorter vs. longer? Thanks When going to a longer front spring segment, in almost all cases, you move the Instant Center closer to the 100% anti-squat line, which, in almost all cases, is a good thing... I should have been more clear as I meant use longer spring caltrac bar not mount. Sorry for the confusion. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: 1967dartgt] #1740719 01/29/15 02:44 AM 01/29/15 02:44 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden T TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast
TomsCharger70 OP enthusiast T Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Stockholm, Sweden	Ok, s� 22" front segment and short front spring hangers Thanks!

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: TomsCharger70] #1740720 01/29/15 11:09 AM 01/29/15 11:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,362 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,362 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Quote: Ok, s� 22" front segment and short front spring hangers Thanks! Yes. The longer the front segment of the spring is, the better. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1740721 01/29/15 12:12 PM 01/29/15 12:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,640 in a cattle trailer down by th... G Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,640 in a cattle trailer down by th...	You should just call Calvert and talk to them. Their guys are very helpful and will help you pick what would work best for you and what you want to do. "Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: Guitar Jones] #1740722 01/29/15 06:56 PM 01/29/15 06:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Quote: You should just call Calvert and talk to them. Their guys are very helpful and will help you pick what would work best for you and what you want to do. He's in SWEDEN , might be a little cost prohibitive to CALL???

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: JohnRR] #1740723 01/29/15 08:48 PM 01/29/15 08:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: Quote: You should just call Calvert and talk to them. Their guys are very helpful and will help you pick what would work best for you and what you want to do. He's in SWEDEN , might be a little cost prohibitive to CALL??? Then send a email, just contact them before you plunk down your hard earned money. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: Question about CalTracks... [Re: 1967dartgt] #1740724 01/29/15 10:21 PM 01/29/15 10:21 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,534 bronx n.y O one bad fish pro stock
one bad fish pro stock O Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,534 bronx n.y	Does any one use the slider on the rear instead of the hanger

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