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XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? #1770262 03/03/15 05:18 PM 03/03/15 05:18 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri G galen OP super stock
galen OP super stock G Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri	This is for a 68 Sattelite. Cruise night pro touring type car. I am looking at the XV Level II. Read some posts of people having issues years back. Has anyone purchased it lately and your opinions. I have not ruled out the Reilly street handling complete kit also. This will be an all aluminum Gen 2 hemi car and the added clearance and power rack is a big plus for what I am doing. Want large brakes and will use 17 inch front wheels.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: galen] #1770263 03/03/15 10:57 PM 03/03/15 10:57 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,655 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,655 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	I thought XV was out of business. Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: amxautox] #1770264 03/03/15 11:23 PM 03/03/15 11:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,074 Manitoba Canada 67autocross super stock
67autocross super stock Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,074 Manitoba Canada	Quote: I thought XV was out of business. The still send out e-mail product updates, I received one in the last few days. A new iron curtain drawn across the 49th parallel

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: 67autocross] #1770265 03/03/15 11:27 PM 03/03/15 11:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,456 Fly Over States P PHJ426 master
PHJ426 master P Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,456 Fly Over States	I thought they were outta the business also.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: PHJ426] #1770266 03/03/15 11:43 PM 03/03/15 11:43 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska 72Swinger master
72Swinger master Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska	They have been taken over by a new guy, I hope he does well. He is definitely more active in reaching customers. He changed the name slightly.... http://xvengineering.com/ Mopar to the bone!!!

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: 72Swinger] #1770267 03/04/15 03:49 AM 03/04/15 03:49 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,328 St. Louis, MO mopardamo pro stock
mopardamo pro stock Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,328 St. Louis, MO	He's been on the board some. His products are in the Hot deals & New section about the middle of the 3rd page, well at least for my screen size. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=2#Post8286469 Damon

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: mopardamo] #1770268 03/04/15 01:32 PM 03/04/15 01:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA B BergmanAutoCraft master
BergmanAutoCraft master B Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA	I finished a car with this suspension and have raced it once already in one of the optima batteries events. Taking it out again March 28 at Lime Rock with my Dart. I'm interested to get a gage of how fast it is against my car, as I have an established lap time there already. Needs lots of tweaks to get it right plus it has some underlying issues, but all in all good stuff.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: galen] #1770269 03/04/15 03:25 PM 03/04/15 03:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,002 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,002 Oregon	You don't need to change the Mopar suspension in order to go fast, but changing it can help to free up space or reduce weight. All depends what you want to do but don't think you need to change the suspension design in order to get around the track.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: AndyF] #1770270 03/04/15 06:31 PM 03/04/15 06:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA B BergmanAutoCraft master
BergmanAutoCraft master B Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA	I agree with Andy on this one. There is no suspension system available that offers any distinct handling advantage over a properly set up stock style suspension.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: AndyF] #1770271 03/04/15 07:45 PM 03/04/15 07:45 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri G galen OP super stock
galen OP super stock G Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri	Andy I just ordered your chassis book, should have it Saturday. I am not against using the stock suspension with some upgrades. Can a power rack and pinion be used with the torsion bar setup? Does anyone offer a kit? My main reason is just for the added room and easier for me to work on it

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: galen] #1770272 03/05/15 10:44 AM 03/05/15 10:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA B BergmanAutoCraft master
BergmanAutoCraft master B Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA	Unfortunately, nobody offers a rack that works using a stock k frame. Packaging doesn't allow it. Usually, the drawbacks with the rack are limited turning radius and buumpsteer issues. If you look at the aftermarket systems they all have a different way spacing the tie rod end up to the steering arm. That creates a weak point. The real way to deal with it is a dropped steering arm. Besides that, the new Borgeson boxes are as close as you can get regarding the feel. I understand the desire for more room and less moving parts.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1770273 03/05/15 05:34 PM 03/05/15 05:34 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri G galen OP super stock
galen OP super stock G Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri	Thanks guys. I am leaning toward using the stock front end after reading your posts. Peter I sent you a PM.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: galen] #1770274 03/06/15 02:47 PM 03/06/15 02:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,826 NY usa 5 540challenger master
540challenger master 5 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,826 NY usa	Quote: Thanks guys. I am leaning toward using the stock front end after reading your posts. Peteyr I sent you a PM. I am running a RMS front end, about 8 years now with no issues Last edited by 540challenger; 03/06/15 07:38 PM.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: 540challenger] #1770275 03/06/15 06:56 PM 03/06/15 06:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC J johnscudashop pro stock
johnscudashop pro stock J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC	Yup , same here. RMS.. For the street ,Ride is better than the original torsion bar set up ,plus the advantage of adjusting the coilovers at will. The Power rack is 2 1/2 lock to lock with a 6 inch stroke on the rack.. The manual is not as good 5 1/2 " 8451472-100_3237.jpg (270 downloads) Last edited by johnscudashop; 03/06/15 07:01 PM.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: johnscudashop] #1770276 03/06/15 07:38 PM 03/06/15 07:38 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,712 Sacramento, Ca Darius master
Darius master Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,712 Sacramento, Ca	I also have the AlterKtion in my 70 GTX. It is awesome, but I don't race so I can't comment toward that end of the discussion 8451515-857.JPG (252 downloads) Driving modern convenience in classic beauty

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: Darius] #1770277 03/06/15 07:53 PM 03/06/15 07:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Any of you guys actual race them in corners? They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: Darius] #1770278 03/06/15 08:05 PM 03/06/15 08:05 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri G galen OP super stock
galen OP super stock G Joined: May 2009 Posts: 831 Missouri	Quote: I also have the AlterKtion in my 70 GTX. It is awesome, but I don't race so I can't comment toward that end of the discussion Darius. Very nice !!!!

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: Supercuda] #1770279 03/06/15 08:38 PM 03/06/15 08:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,388 Pikes Peak Country T TC@HP2 master
TC@HP2 master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,388 Pikes Peak Country	That's the thing, if you are racing them in corners, you have rule sets to deal with that may not allow them. I also have to wonder, outside of first RMS spring swap after delivery, how many guys actually utilize the easy coil over spring swap at all. Not many base don what I read on here.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: TC@HP2] #1770280 03/06/15 09:41 PM 03/06/15 09:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA B BergmanAutoCraft master
BergmanAutoCraft master B Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA	Typical high performance driving events and even the Optima Batteries series have no suspension rules against aftermarket parts.

Re: XV level II front suspension. Who is using it? [Re: TC@HP2] #1770281 03/06/15 10:25 PM 03/06/15 10:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA Kern Dog Striving for excellence
Kern Dog Striving for excellence Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA	Quote: That's the thing, if you are racing them in corners, you have rule sets to deal with that may not allow them. I also have to wonder, outside of first RMS spring swap after delivery, how many guys actually utilize the easy coil over spring swap at all. Not many base don what I read on here. That is a question I've wondered as well. If the car is well set up, it should not need much more than tire swaps or air pressure changes to fine tune it. I can see the advantage of these replacement kits if you have a few thousand dollars worth of NON refundable RMS gift certificates...

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